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WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) offers a comprehensive, research-based system of language standards, assessments, professional learning and educator assistance for developing English efficiency in multilingual learners in grades 1-12. Currently, 41 states, Puerto Rico and the Northern Marina Islands utilize WIDA language development resources and network consortiums. WIDA programs often require students to participate in listening and speaking exercises while wearing he …

Schools are working to stay up-to-date on technology, both to prepare students for the real world and to meet state and federal education standards. For many curricula and assessments, one of the requirements is that every student have access to a computer - and each student needs school headphones. Of course, headphones are an expense that school districts will have to grapple with and many are scrambling to find durable headphones that will protect children's hearing. On a school o …

Looking to avoid expensive repairs to your electronic devices caused by headphone jack or pin breakage? Check out Avid Education flexible breakaway TRRS adapter-which helps prevent pin breakage inside expensive electronic devices when a student pulls mistakenly yanks the cord when standing rapidly or when a device falls on the ground. Inspired by the swimming motion of fish, the AVID Fishbone bends in the middle across the ribs while rotating in the device’s jack. This flex-and-bend …

In the past years, states across the nation have begun implementing the WIDA assessment program. WIDA develops proficiency standards and assessments for English-language learners throughout the country and has also developed the same for Spanish-language learners. Since its beginning in Wisconsin, Delaware, and Arkansas, WIDA is now used by school districts in 37 states. With WIDA, schools determine a student’s level of English when entering a school and can then place them in the correct l …

The first semester of the school year is in full swing, despite the fact that many students are still participating in remote learning from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The almost even split between children and teens who have returned to in-person learning and those who are still attending classes through Zoom, Google Meet, or another video conferencing platform means that teachers are relying on technology more than ever to effectively teach their classes and help their students under …

If you’ve had any previous experience with headsets, you already know that they’re not all created equal in terms of quality, durability, and affordability. But what does it take for a headset to transcend “good” to become “multi-award winning?” Just ask AVID, the makers of the AE-55 headset model that just took top honors at the Tech & Learning ISTE Best Of Show 2020 awards and Tech & Learning’s 2021 Best Remote Learning Tools. Meet the AE-55 Headset: Available in a variety …

The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly every aspect of ordinary life almost overnight. Everything we once took for granted -- watching our children’s soccer games, grocery shopping, and having friends over for dinner-- suddenly became fraught with concern over our health and the well-being of our loved ones. Life as we knew it ground to a sudden, frightening halt as new regulations and restrictions were put in place to help minimize the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The resulting closures of …

As young adults with different educational goals and needs (not to mention larger heads!), it stands to reason that high school students may have different requirements and use cases for  school headphones. Here are some of the things you should consider when determining which headsets will be the best for your high school student. Ear Cup Size Available in three primary styles, (in-ear, on-ear, and over-ear) the right ear cup size depends on each student; however, there are pro …

Voice amplifiers, sometimes referred to as loudspeakers, are quickly becoming staples in the classroom, especially as more and more teachers are required to wear masks while teaching. Many teachers are finding that even without masks, voice amplifiers help them teach in their classrooms due to their ability to help students hear their lessons as well. Keep reading to find out why voice amplifiers are beneficial in the classroom as well as a few models that are worth their weight in gold for t …

Think headphones can be high-quality or affordable, but not both? Think again! Meet the  AVID AE-39 headphones. AVID EDUCATION AE-39 The AVID AE-39 headphones are top-of-the-line USB headphones featuring a noise-canceling microphone. This model was created with sound quality in mind, as well as the rigors of daily home working and school environments. The AE-39 is equipped with AVID's signature nylon braided cord, which is sturdy and resistant to twist …