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EdTech Leader, David Solomon, CEO of Lightspeed Technologies, Says This Will Matter
In a conversation with EdTech Chronicle, Lightspeed CEO David Solomon shares his perspective on the challenges and innovations currently shaping K-12 education where he makes the case that technology's greatest value comes from strengthening human connection.Smarter Spending in K-12: Why Districts Are Prioritizing Multi-Functional Technology Investments
School districts across the country are entering one of the most financially constrained planning cycles in recent memory. As pandemic relief funding sunsets and operational costs continue to rise, district leaders are under pressure to justify every technology purchase against measurable instructional and operational outcomes. At the same time, expectations for schools continue to grow. […]Redcat Helps Every Student Hear, Engage, and Succeed in the Classroom
Redcat supports teaching and learning across core instruction, supplemental programs, special education services, extracurricular activities, and professional development settings. By ensuring that every student can clearly hear instruction, discussions, and presentations, Redcat helps educators create engaging learning environments that support participation and success for all learners.Why Classroom Audio Is Becoming an Essential Equity Tool in K–12 Education
By David Solomon Over the past several years, school leaders have focused intensely on learning recovery, student engagement, and inclusive instruction. But amid conversations about AI, tutoring, and mental health supports, one foundational issue continues to receive far less attention than it deserves: whether students can clearly hear and process instruction in the classroom. That […]
How a Classroom Audio System Helps Every Student Hear Every Word
In a busy classroom, hearing every word isn’t a given. Classroom noise, distance from the teacher, vocal strain, and mild hearing loss all quietly chip away at learning — students seated farthest from the teacher receive only about half the strength of their voice. In this post, Dr. Monica Burns — former classroom teacher, author, […]
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2026
Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best of Show at ISTE 2026 Tech & Learning has named the Redcat a Best of Show winner at ISTELive 26. Judges scoured the Orlando show floor evaluating products on ease of use, value, uniqueness, and real impact on teacher workflows and student achievement — and the Redcat delivered […] Lightspeed’s Latest Instructional Audio Updates Enable Greater Ease of Use and Flexibility for Teachers
Lightspeed’s Latest Instructional Audio Updates Enable Greater Ease of Use and Flexibility for Teachers Enhanced Redcat and Topcat systems and a Bluetooth-enabled Media Connector support clearer classroom instruction TUALATIN, Ore., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Decades of research confirm that classrooms become more engaging and effective environments when students can clearly hear their teachers. To support teachers’ efforts to […]