Collaboration & Web 2.0


Educators Schlagel, Mendoza, Odeh, Tracy, Hoffman, and Brooks Honored with Top Awards

Winning nationwide educator awards from Edthena, McGraw Hill, and Specialized Education Services are Megan Schlagel, Roger Lee Mendoza, Ibrahim Odeh, Melissa Tracy, Kristi Hoffman, and Ashanti Brooks.

Goodnotes 6 Debuts with AI Handwriting Features AI Math Help – Exclusive to Apple Devices

Digital paper app Goodnotes has launched Goodnotes 6 exclusively on Apple platforms with AI-powered Spellcheck, handwriting capabilities, and AI Math Assistance, according to a news release.

SchoolStatus Acquiring ClassTag, Will Integrate Its Mobile App, Newsletter, and Automation Tech

K–12 data and communications software provider SchoolStatus has acquired ClassTag, a unified family communication and engagement platform for educators, schools, and districts, according to a news release.

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New Executive Roles for Papay, Osumi, Harris, Dove, Guerrero, Harless, Sikora

Movers and shakers in education technology include a new director at Annenberg Institute, new CFO and CRO at GoGuardian, a new CEO at Ellipsis Education, a new chair at Council of Great City Schools, a new CPO at BookNook, and an educator tapped for the NAEP steering panel.

PowerSchool to Buy SchoolMessenger, Integrate with its Cloud SIS

Cloud-based K–12 software provider PowerSchool has signed an agreement to acquire SchoolMessenger from its parent company, West Technology Group, for $300 million and plans to integrate SchoolMessenger’s features with the PowerSchool Student Information Cloud platform, according to a news release.

LG Unveils new ChromeOS Slot-In PC for Createboard

LG Business Solutions USA this week unveiled a new Google-certified ChromeOS slot-in PC for LG Createboard, during ISTELive 23 in Philadelphia, simplifying daily use and adding flexibility and features to classrooms using the Createboard, the company said in a news release.

Samsung Debuts New Interactive Display at ISTELive 23

Samsung Electronics America has introduced its new interactive display, model name “WAC,” at ISTELive 23 — the first Samsung interactive display solution built on the Android operating system.

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Google's New Edu Features Boost Accessibility, Differentiation, Collaboration, and Security

Google for Education has unveiled a host of new features and integrations at ISTELive 23 happening this week in Philadelphia, all aimed at amplifying teacher impact and improving student outcomes, the company said on its blog.

Territorium is First in U.S. to Earn CLR 2 and Open Badges 3 Certifications

Ed tech provider Territorium has become the first U.S. company to earn certifications in CLR 2.0 and Open Badges 3.0 from 1EdTech, furthering its mission to standardize digital credentials — or “comprehensive learner records” — that are easily shared between digital wallets, the company said.

1EdTech's TrustEd Apps Management Suite Tops 10K; New Product Certification Coming

Software interoperability advocates at 1EdTech have unveiled key updates and milestones for its TrustEd Apps Management Suite, including plans for a new TAMS product certification and the growth of TAMS to more than 10,000 ed tech solutions either certified or vetted by 1EdTech, according to a news release.