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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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iCEV and Rhodes Branding Win a 2026 Telly Award

 “The World Needs CTE” video campaign earned a Silver Award in the Non-Broadcast Campaign - Advocacy & Causes category of the international awards program

 Lubbock, TX – June 23, 2026 – iCEV, a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) solutions, won a 2026 Telly Award for its video campaign, “The World Needs CTE.” The campaign, which was produced by Rhodes Branding, consisted of three videos emphasizing the importance of CTE and CTE teachers. The campaign earned a Silver Award in the Non-Broadcast “Advocacy & Causes” category.

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Brilliance Without Boundaries: Epson Unveils New 30,000-Lumen 4K Projector Built for World Class Immersive Environments

New EB-XQ2030B Delivers Exceptional Image Quality, Expanded Connectivity and Enhanced Throw-Ratio Coverage with All-New Lens Lineup

LAS VEGAS (InfoComm, Epson booth #N7245) – June 17, 2026 – There is a surge of large-display installations across multiple markets – from bright, expansive auditoriums and gymnasiums in higher education to large-scale immersive environments across themed entertainment, live events and landmark installations. Designed to deliver the image performance artists and creative teams need to bring ambitious visions to life, especially in productions where color, contrast and detail are critical to the experience, Epson today announced the new EB-XQ2030B 30,000-lumen,1 4K Laser 3LCD projector. The EB-XQ2030B pairs stunning 3-chip 3LCD color, impressive black levels and vivid 4K detail at up to 30,000 lumens1 of brightness, enabling large-scale visuals with the depth and clarity demanded by world-class immersive environments. 

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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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