EduverseTHRIVE from Avantis Education Named a Winner in the 2026 Edtech Breakthrough Awards

Powerful immersive VR technology supports inclusive learning in K-12 classrooms

Chicago, (June 10, 2026)EduverseTHRIVE, Avantis Education’s virtual reality (VR) solution designed to support inclusive learning, has been named the winner of the “Inclusive Learning Innovation” category in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards. The recognition marks the first major industry award for EduverseTHRIVE since its launch in January 2026.

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Innovation on Display: Epson Presents its Most Ambitious Display Lineup Yet at InfoComm

Experience Epson in a New Way with Expanded Projection and Its First-Ever dvLED Portfolio, Offering Inspiration for Every Space, Light Condition and Application 

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 9, 2026 – With demand growing for more connected and adaptable display solutions, Epson continues to expand its portfolio to meet the evolving needs of today's AV market. At InfoComm 2026 Epson will showcase its most ambitious display lineup yet, inviting AV professionals, integrators and technology decision-makers to explore the latest advancements in projection and display technology at booth N7245 in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 17–19. From breakthrough innovations in the 30,000-lumen¹ category and Epson's first direct view LED (dvLED) displays to new ultra-short-throw, interactive and portable laser projectors featuring higher brightness, 4K Enhancement Technology² and expanded connectivity, Epson will demonstrate how its latest solutions are transforming classrooms, corporate spaces, immersive environments, and large-scale venues.

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Epson Expands Commercial Display Lineup with Its First All-in-One dvLED Displays Powered by COB Technology for the U.S. and Latin America

Epson's LE-C1 Series Complements Epson’s Award-Winning Projection Lineup, Delivering an Exceptionally Bright, High Contrast Image Even in High Ambient Light Environments

 

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 3, 2026 –As the demand for large-format visual experiences accelerate, more organizations are turning to direct view LED displays for their vivid, high-impact capabilities, particularly in bright, high ambient light environments. At the same time, growing market demand is driving a stronger focus on cohesive, single-brand display ecosystems. In response, Epson today announced its first all-in-one dvLED line, the LE-C1 Series, powered by chip-on-board (COB) technology. The LE-C1 Series will be on display at InfoComm in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 17-19, in Epson’s booth, N7245. 

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KidWind Celebrates Top Innovations in Clean Energy Designs at the 2026 World KidWind Challenge

More than 550 students from the U.S., Estonia, Taiwan, and Thailand put their wind turbines and solar homes to the test to earn a “Top KidWind Challenge Team” distinction

 

(MADISON, Wisc.) May 28, 2026 – Being one of the best was the goal of each of the 125 teams competing at the 2026 World KidWind Challenge in Madison, Wisconsin. Over the course of the three-day event, teams of 4th-12th grade students were tested on the performance of the wind turbines or solar homes they designed, as well as their knowledge of clean energy, and their design and problem-solving skills.

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Registration is Now Open for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) 23rd National Summit on Education

The Summit takes place October 15-17, 2026 (pre-conference October 14) in Denver, Colorado

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 12, 2026) – Registration is now open for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) 23rd National Summit on Education. The Summit is October 15-17, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Denver hotel in Colorado. To register, visit https://members.alasedu.org/summit/.

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iCEV Unveils New Tool to Help Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teachers Determine if Students are Ready for Certification Exam

The Certification Readiness Tool enables more targeted instruction, better student conversations and more effective certification planning

 

Lubbock, TX – May 11, 2026 – iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, has launched a new Certification Readiness Tool designed to help educators answer one critical question: "Are students truly ready to earn their industry certifications?"

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The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Opens Applications for its 2026-27 Leadership Academies

Academies for aspiring principals and superintendents – plus a new academy for central office administrators – provide leadership development for those serving Latino youth

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 23, 2026) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) invites aspiring school and district leaders to apply for its 2026-27 leadership academies. The signature academies are designed to provide targeted leadership development for current and aspiring education leaders who are Latino, or who work in schools and districts that primarily serve Latino or other historically marginalized youth.

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Avantis Education’s ‘ClassVR Xcelerate’ Wins an EdTech Digest 2026 EdTech Award

The innovative new VR headset won in the “Cool Tools: virtual reality, augmented reality (VR/AR) solution” category

Chicago, (April 20, 2026)ClassVR Xcelerate, the innovative new VR headset from Avantis Education, was named a winner in EdTech Digest’s 2026 EdTech Awards. The win marks the first U.S. award for ClassVR Xcelerate which launched in August, 2025. It was named a winner in the “Cool Tools: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality (VR/AR) Solution” category.

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Avantis Education Hires New Business Development Manager to Support Expansion in New York and Throughout the U.S.

Jared Grabina brings extensive experience in sales and edtech to the role

Chicago, (April 20, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology for K-12 schools, is bolstering its U.S. sales team with the hiring of Jared Grabina as its new business development manager.

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Epson 3-Chip 3LCD Laser Projectors Earn Multiple Education and AV Industry Awards

Epson’s PowerLite L-Series Projectors Recognized in Awards Programs from Campus Technology, Tech & Learning and Sound & Video Contractor

 LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – March 30, 2026 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 recently earned multiple accolades from leading education and AV industry awards programs for projectors in its PowerLite® L-Series lineup. The PowerLite L790SE won awards from both Campus Technology and Tech & Learning, and the PowerLite L895E earned an award from Sound & Video Contractor.

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