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Updated June 24th 2026 The pandemic forced schools to move fast. Within weeks, millions of students were learning on Chromebooks, tablets, and school-issued laptops, often without clear guardrails for how those devices should actually be used. Many classrooms never recalibrated once students returned. Families began to notice extended…

If your students are sitting for state assessments this spring, there is a strong chance they will be logging in through DRC INSIGHT, a secure, web-based testing platform used by millions of K–12 students nationwide. Many schools rely on the state’s Online Tools Training (OTT) to…

Engaging parents and guardians in schools and student learning is not a new goal, but it remains one of the most impactful and often underutilized strategies for improving student outcomes. When schools and homes work together with clear communication and shared expectations, students benefit academically, socially, and emotionally.

Every year, students miss out on scholarship funding simply because they do not realize what their ACT® or SAT® score can mean beyond college admissions. In several states, merit-based scholarship programs are funded through state lotteries or general revenue and…

Student disengagement rarely starts with defiance. It starts quietly. A student stops raising their hand. Assignments are turned in late. A once-confident learner becomes hesitant. For educators, the challenge isn’t just identifying disengagement. It’s understanding what students are actually disengaged…

End-of-Course (EOC) exams are high-stakes—for students, teachers, and schools alike. In many states, EOC results factor into accountability ratings and may count for a significant portion of a student’s final course grade. That pressure makes preparation critical—but not just more practice. It requires intentional, data-driven instruction that mirrors…

Written based on research and content developed by Dr. Sandra Markowitz, an experienced educator with 17 years in the field of Instructional Technology. Passionate about assistive technology, Universal Design for Learning, instructional strategies, and workflow solutions, Sandra brings innovative approaches to her teaching.

Creating a school environment that supports both learning and behavior is no easy task, but Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) offers a framework to make it more manageable and more effective. Whether you’re new to PBIS or refining an existing program, here’s…

As digital testing becomes the norm across the country, a new kind of learning gap is emerging—not based on academic knowledge, but on digital fluency. In classrooms everywhere, students are being asked to demonstrate mastery of state standards through online assessments. But what happens when a student…