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Epson PowerLite Laser Projectors Now Available for Enhanced Learning and Eye-Catching Signage

Affordable and Future-Ready PowerLite Models Provide Optimal Viewability and Space-Changing Content for Businesses and Schools

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Jan. 5, 2021 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,¹ today announced six new PowerLite^® laser displays for education and signage are now available. The PowerLite L250F, L255F, L200W, and L200X long-throw and PowerLite L200SW and L200SX short-throw projectors, offer the latest in laser display technology. Projecting exceptional images and providing versatility with convenient built-in projection tools, the new models are designed to enhance student engagement and optimize existing spaces with eye-catching effects and displays.

Meet ALAS’ New Regional and At-Large State Affiliate Board Members

Nora Gutierrez and Drs. Kristina Davis-Salazar, Lora de la Cruz, and Patricia Garcia appointed and elected to new roles

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 30, 2020) – The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) has announced its new Region 3, Region 5 and At-Large State Affiliate board members.

They are:

Nora Gutierrez, Region 3 Southwest Board Member
Dr. Kristina Davis-Salazar, Region 5 Midwest Board Member
Dr. Lora de la Cruz, At-Large State Affiliate Board Member
Dr. Patricia Garcia, At-Large State Affiliate Board Member

The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Applauds the Appointment of ALAS Member Dr. Miguel Cardona as U.S. Secretary of Education

ALAS praises Dr. Cardona’s focus on equity, and his leadership during COVID-19

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 23, 2020) – The Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS) applauds the appointment of ALAS member Dr. Miguel Cardona to the position of U.S. Secretary of Education.

Super Duper Digital Library Wins Tech & Learning Best of 2020 Award

Awards program recognizes the most innovative Edtech products of the year

Greenville, S.C. (Dec. 23, 2020) – The Super Duper Digital Library, a collection of hundreds of online cards, games, and worksheets to support reading and literacy skills for children in Pre-K - Grade 5, has been named a Tech & Learning Best of 2020 Awards winner.

PresenceLearning Teletherapy Essentials Wins Two Leading Education Awards

Teletherapy Essentials wins platinum in THE Journal New Product Awards and wins in Tech & Learning Best of 2020

NEW YORK, December 22, 2020 – PresenceLearning, the leading provider of live online special education related services for K-12 schools, received two top education awards for Teletherapy Essentials, its teletherapy and tele-assessment training and teletherapy platform for school-based special education teams.

Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro App Wins Top Education Awards

Enhanced app for biology, chemistry, and physics data analysis recognized with a Tech & Learning Best of Show at ISTE Award and a THE Journal 2020 New Product Award

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 16, 2020 — The Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro app, which engages students in advanced data analysis from biology, chemistry, and physics experiments, was recently recognized by two leading education awards. The app was named a winner of the Tech & Learning Best of Show at ISTE 2020 Awards and the platinum winner in the STEM/STEAM App category of THE Journal’s 2020 New Product Awards.

New Wireless Sensor from Vernier Software & Technology Expands Opportunities for Scientific Exploration

Go Direct® Static Charge provides an accurate and affordable way to measure positive and negative charges

BEAVERTON, Oregon, December 8, 2020 — To engage high school- and college-level students in hands-on physics and data collection, Vernier Software & Technology recently launched the new Go Direct® Static Charge sensor. Unlike a traditional electroscope, this completely wireless sensor offers a means for quantitative measurement and analysis of positive and negative charges of objects that would not be possible in a traditional lab, such as measuring the charge on a balloon.

Flinn Scientific adds New Labs to Science2Go

New biology and chemistry lab series, which are available at an introductory price, help students learn scientific concepts in a safe and engaging way

Batavia, Illinois, December 7, 2020 — Flinn Scientific, a flagship provider of science lab materials and safety and STEM solutions for the K-16 education market, has added new digital labs to the award-winning Science2Go. This includes new lab series for high school chemistry and biology, which are being offered at an introductory price for schools and districts through the end of the year, as well as new individual labs for high school physics, middle school physical science, and middle school life science.

Curriculum Associates Names 44 Teachers to the 2021 Class of Extraordinary Educators

K–8 educators from schools nationwide selected for their best-in-class use of i-Ready® and/or Ready®

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., December 7, 2020—Curriculum Associates has named 44 teachers to the 2021 class of Extraordinary Educators, an annual program that celebrates and connects exemplar teachers from around the country. This year’s 44 teachers from across 26 states and Washington, DC exhibit best-in-class use of i-Ready and/or Ready, illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessments, demonstrate innovation and engagement practices for students, are evangelists for high standards and student achievement, and have been teaching for at least two years.

PBLWorks Expands its Online Services for 2021

3-day workshops, 8-week courses and “pop-up projects” provide many easy-to-access options to support Project Based Learning

Novato, CA (Dec. 2, 2020) – PBLWorks, the leading provider of professional development for high-quality Project Based Learning (PBL), is expanding its selection of online offerings for teachers seeking to start or accelerate their use of Project Based Learning. Options include immersive 3-day workshops, 8-week courses, and 2-week “pop-up-projects” to do with your students. All are offered online and are easily accessible for teachers who can’t attend in-person because of their location, schedule or restrictions due to the pandemic.