Student Engagement Technology

How Rural Schools Are Redefining School Safety Through Relationships and Proactive Systems

On Principles of Change, a podcast by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Dr. Miguel Salazar, principal of Sundown Middle School in Sundown, Texas, to explore how one rural district is redefining school safety through culture, systems, and human connection. Together, they unpack how proactive frameworks, community values, and intentional relationship-building can…

Beyond Drills: Building a Culture of Safety in Schools

School Safety Today podcast, presented by Raptor Technologies. In this episode of Principals of Change, host Dr. Amy Grosso sits down with Jeff Bryant, Principal of Jefferson Middle School, and David Sally, Associate Principal of West Aurora High School, to explore how effective school safety goes far beyond drills and locked doors. Drawing on…

Gamifying College Readiness: How Loper Makes the Enrollment Journey More Engaging!

High schoolers are overwhelmed — and not just by homework. The path to college can feel like a maze of forms, essays, and deadlines, with little guidance on where to begin. A recent survey found that nearly three-quarters of students describe the college application process as “difficult.” For many, that difficulty isn’t academic; it’s…

MeetYourClass Heads to NACAC 2025 with a Vision for the Future of Enrollment and Community On Campus

With enrollment numbers slipping and student expectations shifting, colleges are under more pressure than ever to create real, lasting connections that make students feel part of a community. Research shows that institutions lose up to 10–40% of admitted students to “summer melt” each year, a challenge that directly impacts revenue and retention. At the…

Generative AI tools Is Taking On the Tedious Tasks—Freeing Teachers to Inspire, Mentor, and Elevate Student Thinking

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of engagement in education. As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly integrated into academic environments, they’re reshaping what productivity, personalization, and pedagogy look like. According to McKinsey’s research, teachers typically spend 20 to 40 percent of their time on tasks that could be automated with today’s technology,…

TGR Foundation Scales Career-Connected Learning With Measurable Impact

A nonprofit demonstrates how embedding real-world career experiences into K-12 curricula produces measurable gains in student engagement and workforce readiness

Exploring Artifacts with Boxlight: A Journey of Discovery

Educational technology meets historical exploration through immersive kits designed to spark global student engagement

Transforming Classrooms with STEM: A Teacher’s Journey with 3D Printing

One educator's experiment with additive manufacturing reveals how hands-on technology reshapes student engagement and learning outcomes

Community and Belonging in the DisruptED World of Education

Students thrive when they feel connected, even as technology transforms how and where they learn

Educational Technology: Innovations Beyond Classroom Walls

Modern learning environments are evolving far beyond traditional settings as tech-driven solutions reshape how students and educators engage

Transform Education Now: Embrace Tech-Driven, Student-Focused Models to Crush Chronic Absenteeism

Schools are discovering that personalized interventions and technology-enabled support systems offer concrete solutions to America's spiraling attendance crisis

Orchestrate by ScreenBeam Transforms One-to-One Learning: A New Era of Classroom Collaboration Begins

Teachers gain new ways to manage interactive classrooms where every student's device becomes a tool for real-time collaboration and engagement

Science Comes to Life with Kate the Chemist

A chemist and entertainer is transforming how students connect with science through interactive, theatrical demonstrations

SMART Webinar Series: Canva + Lumio = A Powerful Collaboration

Educators unlock deeper student engagement by combining interactive design tools with customizable learning platforms

SMART Webinar Series: Transforming Your Existing Lessons with Lumio

Educators learn how to convert static lesson materials into dynamic interactive experiences that boost student participation and engagement

Equipping Teachers with Automated Tools to Focus on Engagement

Educators shift focus from paperwork to student connection as automation handles administrative burden

SMART Webinar Series: Igniting Engagement Through Collaboration and Feedback

Educators discover how real-time collaboration and targeted feedback transform passive classrooms into dynamic learning environments

SMART Webinar Series: Joy of Fall – Building Relationships with Routines

Educators discover how consistent classroom routines and interactive tools create stronger student connections and more engaged learning environments

SMART Webinar Series: Taking Your Notebook Lessons to the Next Level with Lumio

Educators can transform static digital lessons into dynamic, collaborative experiences that boost student engagement and participation