Report: Educator Confidence in Technology Increasing
Sixty-five percent of educators expressed confidence in using digital technology in their classrooms, a 7 percent increase over last year, according to a recent survey by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Read Full Article
Report: Millennials and Generation Z are Changing Media Habits
Millennials say they’re watching more videos and spending more time on social media, but they are not necessarily decreasing their attention to other media. However, a recent study states that younger internet users, the so-called Generation Z (ages 13 to 17), are moving away from text-based content online, as well as television, while increasing their time with video and social media. Read Full Article
Nonprofit Mouse Launching STEM Courses, Teaching New Tech Skills
Mouse, a New York-based nonprofit, is launching a handful of STEM courses this fall, aimed at teaching students new skills based on cutting edge technology. Read Full Article

FCC Auction to Fill in Rural Broadband Gaps
The Connect America Fund Phase II auction (otherwise known as "Auction 903") will award up to $198 million annually for 10 years to service providers that commit to offer deliver 10 Mbps-caliber voice and broadband services to fixed locations in unserved high-cost areas.
Texas District to Deploy Complete ERP Solution
Magnolia Independent School District has selected an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that centralizes finance, human resources and student information.
Colorado’s Online Professional Learning Platform Integrates Video Coaching
COpilot now offers video-powered PD through Edthena. Educators can use the platform to upload videos of their classroom instruction and then share those videos with coaches who can give timestamped comments categorized as questions, suggestions, strengths and notes.

VR, AR, 3D Printing and Data Analytics Overtake Visual Tech Market in Education
The latest industry report from Technavio predicts the visual tech market in education will grow 33 percent through the forecast period 2017-2021, with VR, AR, 3D printing and visual data analytics as the top four product segments.
Bursari Expands Digital Payment System to Schools Nationwide
Bursari, a Florida-based electronic payment system for schools and families, is expanding nationwide starting today. The platform is designed to provide parents, students and educators with a quick and simple method to make online payments for expenses related to school.
Report: Top 5 Vendors in Global AR Education Market
Market research firm Technavio has identified the top five vendors in the global augmented reality (AR) in education market. The companies are EON Reality, DAQRI, GAMOOZ, Magic Leap and QuiverVision.