Industry News

With the launch of Nearpod, teachers can transform digital classroom into an engaging and collaborative learning experience. It's available for free in the Apple app store.

ASCD has compiled a summer reading list for administrators, teacher leaders, and classroom educators interested in low-cost, high-impact professional development.

Blackboard announced two big updates for its communication services and mobile solutions – Blackboard Connect for Teachers 2 and Mobile Learn 3.0. 

ePals Corporation announced the completion of its integration of Carus Publishing Company following a number of recent activities to accelerate synergies between the various operating units of the newly combined company.

Leader in web and cloud-based educational solutions, ClassLink announced that LaunchPad Virtual Desktop won the 2012 CODiE award for Best Education Community Solution.

Samsung Electronics America Inc. introduced two new Citrix-dedicated zero client monitors - the SyncMaster S-series and B-series cloud stations at Citrix Synergy.

Access to the highly respected developmental screening tool Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition, published by Brookes Publishing Co., is now available through Easter Seals with the generous support of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust.

In its continued effort to provide the most convenient and comprehensive on-demand PD solution anywhere, School Improvement Network has expanded its free login tech support to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

CTB/McGraw-Hill announced that it is collaborating with BrainPOP to integrate BrainPOP's award-winning content for K8 students into CTB's Acuity InFormative Assessment solution.

The Ron Clark Academy and Promethean presented Amanda Morris from Tarboro, N.C. and Donna Porter from Picayune, Miss. with the 2012 Thank A Teacher Award.