iCEV Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Leadership Circle

CTE curriculum and credentialing leader deepens its commitment to workforce development through national partnership

LUBBOCK, Texas — [August 7, 2026] — iCEV, a leading provider of career and technical education (CTE) curriculum and industry credentialing serving more than 3,800 school districts nationwide, today announced its membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Leadership Circle.

Read more: iCEV Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Leadership Circle

Applications Now Open for Fall 2026 Fluency Innovator Grants to Help Schools Accelerate Literacy Gains

Grantees will receive a semester-long subscription to WordFlight’s “gamechanger” literacy intervention solution, as well as implementation support and PL, this fall

IOWA CITY, Iowa, August 4, 2026 — WordFlight™, a Foundations in Learning literacy intervention solution, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Fluency Innovator Grants. Available for teachers and administrators who are committed to accelerating reading achievement in their schools, the grant will provide a free semester-long subscription to WordFlight, along with implementation support and professional learning, to help struggling readers in Grades 3 to 8 make meaningful gains.

Read more: Applications Now Open for Fall 2026 Fluency Innovator Grants to Help Schools Accelerate Literacy...

Innovation Recognized – Epson’s New Projection and dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV and Education Industry Awards

Epson Acknowledged for Continued Commitment to Advancing Display Technology with Innovative, Reliable Solutions for Virtually Any Environment

 

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Aug. 5, 2026 – Epson today announced it received 16 prestigious industry awards at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, ISTELive 26 in Orlando, Florida, and from Spaces4Learning magazine, recognizing the company’s most ambitious display portfolio to date. Honored by several leading industry award programs, the wins highlight Epson’s continued commitment to delivering innovative, reliable display solutions that help customers create impactful visual experiences – in any environment.

Read more: Innovation Recognized – Epson’s New Projection and dvLED Offerings Receive 16 AV and Education...

KidWind Names Remy Pangle from REpowering Schools as its New Executive Director

Pangle will lead the organization’s growth into solar energy education and expanded student learning opportunities

 

(SAINT PAUL, MN) July 15, 2026 — KidWind is pleased to announce the selection of Remy Pangle as its Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization's more than two decades of inspiring students and educators through hands-on clean energy education. KidWind founder Michael Arquin will work alongside Pangle during the transition period. 

Read more: KidWind Names Remy Pangle from REpowering Schools as its New Executive Director

iCEV Wins a 2026 SmartBrief Readers’ Choice Award

iCEV’s Comprehensive Solution was named a winner in the STEM & CTE category

 

Lubbock, TX – June 30, 2026 – iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, was named a winner in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards presented by SmartBrief on EdTech. The awards, judged by SmartBrief on Education’s readers, recognize edtech solutions that are making a difference in schools. iCEV’s Comprehensive Solution won in the Stem & CTE category.

Read more: iCEV Wins a 2026 SmartBrief Readers’ Choice Award

Photon Education’s Innovative Robot and Teaching Kits Are Now Widely Available in the U.S.

Solutions help teachers deliver engaging AI, robotics & coding, special education, and social and emotional learning lessons

CHESTERTON, Ind., June 30, 2026Photon Education’s innovative Photon Robot and flagship curricula, including kits in AI, robotics & coding, special education and SEL, are now widely available to schools and districts in the U.S. as the company expands its dealer network nationwide.

Read more: Photon Education’s Innovative Robot and Teaching Kits Are Now Widely Available in the U.S.

Avantis Education Previews New Immersive STEM Solution at ISTELive 26

EduverseSTEM to debut in the ClassVR booth #1812 ahead of back-to-school release

Chicago, (June 26, 2026) — Avantis Education, a global leader in virtual and augmented (VR/AR) technology for schools, will give educators an exclusive first look at EduverseSTEM, its new immersive STEM solution at the ISTELive 26 conference June 28-July 1, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The complete solution will be available to schools in time for the new academic year, with general availability beginning in September.

Read more: Avantis Education Previews New Immersive STEM Solution at ISTELive 26

Photon Education’s Classwise Student Engagement System makes its U.S. Debut at ISTELive 26

Classwise student response system provides a screen-free way for elementary and middle school teachers to make any lesson interactive

CHESTERTON, Ind., June 26, 2026— Classwise, a student response system from Photon Education will make its official U.S. debut at ISTELive 26, June 28-July 30 in Orlando, Florida. Educators, administrators, technology leaders, and channel partners can see live demonstrations and explore classroom use cases of Classwise in Howard Technology Solutions’ booth #2338.

Read more: Photon Education’s Classwise Student Engagement System makes its U.S. Debut at ISTELive 26

Big, Bright and Built for Learning: Epson Brings Its Latest Display and Print Innovations to ISTELive 26

 Epson’s Interactive Booth Allows Attendees to Explore Technologies that Enhance Teaching, Learning and School-Wide Engagement

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – June 24, 2026 – With an increasing emphasis on student engagement, schools are moving away from static, lecture-centric models to interactive environments where every student can actively participate. This shift requires technology that adapts easily to different teaching styles and learning scenarios – a major driver behind Epson’s continued educational technology innovation. At ISTELive 26, Epson will showcase one of its most significant classroom display launches in years, introducing 10 new models alongside advanced print solutions in booth #1308 in Orlando, Florida from June 29-July 1.

 

Read more: Big, Bright and Built for Learning: Epson Brings Its Latest Display and Print Innovations to...

iCEV Launches “The USA Needs CTE” Campaign Calling for Renewed Commitment to Career and Technical Education

“The USA Needs CTE” video emphasizes the importance of CTE roles in the nation’s history

 

Lubbock, TX – June 23, 2026 – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, has launched The USA Needs CTE, a national call to recognize the skilled professionals who have shaped America’s past and strengthen the CTE programs preparing its future workforce.

Read more: iCEV Launches “The USA Needs CTE” Campaign Calling for Renewed Commitment to Career and Technical...