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Epson Introduces 12 New PowerLite L-Series Portable Projectors with up to 8,000 Lumens, Pro Level Features and New Short Throw Options

New Fixed Lens Projector Lineup Includes Models with 4K Enhancement Technology, Short Throw Lenses and Higher Brightness

BARCELONA (ISE 2025, Epson Stand 3J100) – Feb. 4, 2025 – The demand for large, bright and unique displays is rising in corporate, educational and entertainment settings. In well-lit work and school spaces, content visibility and engagement are key, while in creative, immersive environments, projection needs include higher resolution and flexible placement for unique installs and close-up viewing. In response to these evolving industry demands, Epson, the number one selling projector brand worldwide,¹ today announced 12 new 3-chip 3LCD PowerLite^® L-Series laser projectors. The new PowerLite L-Series will be on display at ISE in Barcelona from Feb. 4-7 at Epson’s stand, 3J100.

Just Right Reader Offering Free Literacy Resources to Support Reading Achievement Throughout Texas Schools

Participating districts can receive up to 3,000 of Just Right Reader’s personalized ‘Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™’ in English and Spanish

FORT WORTH, Texas, February 3, 2025—On the heels of its decodable books for grades K-2 being named as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics by the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), Just Right Reader is launching a Texas pilot program to further support student reading achievement across the state. Districts can now apply to receive Just Right Reader’s personalized Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™, totaling up to 3,000 books in English and Spanish per district, to help students practice reading both at school and at home.

Vernier Science Education Launches Go Direct Soil Moisture Sensor for High School and College-Level Science

Sensor helps students easily collect data during soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology investigations

BEAVERTON, Oregon, January 21, 2025 — Vernier Science Education recently launched the Go Direct® Soil Moisture Sensor to help high school and college-level students easily and accurately collect data during soil science, agricultural science, environmental science, horticulture, botany, and biology investigations. This wireless sensor, which connects directly to student devices using the award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis® Pro app, is designed to engage students in hands-on learning as they measure the volumetric water content of soil.

Avantis Education Debuts Eduverse+ Content Library for ClassVR at FETC 2025

Experience the future of immersive learning with new cutting-edge VR resources for K-12 schools in ClassVR booth #1177 during FETC Jan. 14-17 2025, in Orlando, Florida

Chicago, (January 14, 2025) — Avantis Education, the leader in virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, is showcasing its latest innovation, Eduverse+, at the 2025 Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). Taking place January 14-17, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, attendees can explore Eduverse+ and other groundbreaking educational tools at the ClassVR booth #1177.

iCEV and Nucleos Team Up to Make Education More Accessible in Correctional Facilities

Incarcerated individuals are given hope for a brighter, more productive future by learning CTE skills and earning industry certifications

Lubbock, TX – January 7, 2025 – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, and Nucleos, a public benefit corporation dedicated to promoting a more just society through education and training, are partnering to deliver iCEV’s curriculum and industry certifications to incarcerated individuals in an effort to provide skills and hope for a brighter, more productive future.

Just Right Reader to Donate 5 Million Books to Districts Nationwide to Keep Students Reading Over Winter Break

Districts participating in the Winter pilot program will receive Just Right Reader’s ‘Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™’ for students

FORT WORTH, Texas, December 20, 2024—To keep students reading over the upcoming winter break, Just Right Reader is donating 5 million books to districts nationwide as part of its winter pilot program. Participating districts will receive Just Right Reader’s personalized Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™, totaling up to 3,000 books in English and Spanish per district, to support reading achievement and family engagement at home while school is out of session.

Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

Districts can now utilize funding to acquire Just Right Reader’s TEKS-aligned decodable books for grades K-2

FORT WORTH, Texas, December 17, 2024—The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Reader’s decodable books for grades K-2 as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics. After undergoing the SBOE-governed Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process, these literacy resources were found to meet 100 percent of the applicable Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) state standards and 100 percent Phonics Rule Compliance (Chapter 74). Just Right Reader is now eligible for state funding.

Call for Speakers Opens for the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) National Education Summit

The Summit takes place October 14-18, 2025 in Chicago

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) – The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) is accepting presentation proposals for its 22nd National Education Summit October 14-18, 2025 in Chicago. The Summit is the association’s flagship leadership development and networking event for administrators at schools and districts that serve primarily Latino and other historically marginalized youth. The submission deadline for educators/nonprofits is April 15, 2025 and for business partners/sponsors is May 31, 2025.

New Report Reveals How Career & Technical Education (CTE) Shapes the Future of Economic Success

Free downloadable report from iCEV provides valuable insights on how CTE supports economic growth, along with actionable steps for creating successful career-centered education programs

Lubbock, TX – December 9, 2024 – iCEV, a trailblazer in Career & Technical Education (CTE) solutions, released a free downloadable report “The World Needs CTE: Why Career & Technical Education Holds the Key to Our Economic Future.” This report, intended for state elected officials, state departments of education, administrators, CTE leaders, and educators, details trends in global and domestic job growth, workforce projections across major industries, and how CTE can set students on a path to great jobs.

Slooh’s New Earth Science Curriculum Offers Standards-Aligned Learning Activities Utilizing Orbital Satellite Feeds

The new curriculum covering important geology, geography, and environmental science concepts will be highlighted during free webinar on December 13, 2024

Washington Depot, Connecticut, December 3, 2024 – Slooh, the pioneer in offering live online telescope feeds of the universe and an NGSS-aligned curriculum to school communities worldwide, is launching a new Earth science curriculum for students in grades 5-9. The curriculum offers contextual learning activities using orbital satellite feeds of Earth to engage students in real-world learning as they explore important geography, geology, and environmental science concepts, as well as learn about various careers in the space IT field.