“They love the 3D printers,” said Riann Offutt-Price, STEM teacher at Cheatham County School District in Tennessee. “They love to watch them. They like to see what we're printing, how long it's going to take. It’s pretty mind-blowing for them.”

Since the district introduced MimioSTEM solutions, learners have been immersed in innovative technologies that spark curiosity, foster creativity and bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life. As a result, student engagement and hands-on learning have reached new levels. 

In 2019, the El Paso, Texas community was shaken to its core by an unthinkable tragedy. A 15-year-old sophomore from Horizon High School, Javier Amir Rodriguez, was the youngest victim of a horrific mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart. It was a devastating loss for everyone at Clint Independent School District, including its Superintendent, Dr. Juan Martinez, who delivered an emotional address at his memorial. 

The shooting hadn’t taken place on a school campus, but it did bring that possibility to the forefront of many minds. As the community continued to heal, Dr. Martinez and his team worked to update and fortify the technology infrastructure throughout the district to streamline communication and build safer, more connected learning environments on every campus. 

Teaching is an art, a science and a continual learning process. The rapidly changing world of classroom technology has created new challenges for many educators, but it has also opened up opportunities for innovation and collaboration. 

In this episode of Unbox Innovation, Michelle Dawn Mooney welcomes Taylor-Ann Charles, a Training and Development Specialist at EOS Education by Boxlight, and Bernadette Moreno, an Education Mentor and Adult Learning Coordinator at Phoenix Union High School (PXU), to discuss a refreshing approach to teacher professional learning. Listen to hear about what’s making it so successful.

Public schools in the United States are making significant strides to provide safe, secure learning environments for all students. According to the most recent National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data:

• 97% of schools control access to their buildings during school hours
• 94% of schools hold evacuation drills; 92% conduct lockdown drills
• 83% of schools have security cameras in place
• 84% of high schools and 81% of middle schools have on-site security staff

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s NEMA SB40 serves as the primary regulatory standard of Communications Systems for Life Safety in Schools. This publication is an incredibly valuable resource guiding the design and implementation of reliable communication systems that support both daily operations and emergency responses.

At Boxlight, we focus on solving big problems. Campus communication. School safety. Improving student engagement and comprehension. Facilitating hands-on STEM learning. We’ve spent decades helping schools and districts tackle immense challenges with our solutions and look forward to continuing this journey in 2025.

A new and better experience for using apps on your Boxlight and Clevertouch displays.

Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at theVirginia Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference (VSTE) - Booth 424 - December 8-10th, 2024,at the Virginia Beach Convention Center (Virginia Beach, VA). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing campus and classroom communication. 

Are you and your students ready to design something festive? Join Hannah Daniels, MimioSTEM Product Manager, in a free 20-minute session, "Create a Holiday Tree Using Tinkercad Codeblocks!" Students are welcome to jump into Codeblocks, creating a digital holiday tree and gaining coding skills along the way. Start your holiday season with hands-on creativity and fun!

Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) - Booth 705 November 24-26th, 2024,at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center (Verona, NY). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing campus and classroom communication. 

Ever wondered how music can transform your STEM lessons? Don’t miss the free 20-minute session titled “Tune Into STEAM: Engage Students with Music and Sound” led by Evan Brus, EOS Education Training and Development Specialist. Learn creative methods to teach key concepts to K-8 students through interactive activities that spark interest!