When we talk about student achievement, we often focus on things like curriculum and teaching strategies, but there’s an important component that’s often overlooked: how well students can actually hear their teachers.

In 1980, 49 out of 50 school superintendents were men. That gap has since narrowed a bit, but the numbers are still rather lop-sided. Today, 77% of the teachers in American public schools are women, but only 30% of the districts are led by a female superintendent.

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Since interactive flat panels (IFPs) started replacing traditional projectors and whiteboards, they’ve become a classroom staple. The bright, intuitive, responsive touchscreen technology makes lessons far more engaging and collaborative than ever before, but their value goes far beyond lesson delivery.

By Dr. Don Gemeinhardt, Grant Specialist

The latest Nation’s Report Card, provided by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), recently shared some troubling news about student achievement across the United States.

EdTech is constantly evolving, shaped by visionaries whose ideas push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Many of the tools that power today’s schools—communication networks, interactive displays, AI-driven learning and collaborative applications—were developed by Black innovators whose contributions have reshaped science, mathematics and engineering. Their work continues to drive advancements in classroom technology today and into the future. Here are just a few examples.

Empowering Schools with Unmatched Flexibility

At Boxlight, we believe innovation should be driven by the real needs of educators and organizations. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Clevertouch Max 2—the first interactive display under our unified Clevertouch brand. This interactive panel represents a major step forward in our commitment to delivering seamless, intuitive, and future-ready technology for classrooms and collaborative spaces.

The leadership team at Horizon Christian Academy wasn't looking for a quick fix or flashy gimmicks. They wanted to find practical ways to genuinely improve teaching and learning campuswide. For a school dedicated to preparing more than 500 students for the future, that meant getting technology that would support teachers, engage students and make every classroom more immersive and impactful.