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Here you’ll find the latest updates from Mobile Guardian, as well as news about mobile device management (MDM) and devices in schools across the globe.
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Whether you already have a mobile device fleet in play at your school or you’re considering what to buy, a school MDM solution should be part of your thought process. Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a critical component of any…
We’re thrilled to announce that Mobile Guardian has won platinum in THE Journal’s 2020 New Product Awards of our Chrome OS solution! THE Journal is dedicated to informing and educating K-12 educators in how to improve and advance the learning…
In a home learning environment, students thrive if they have a dedicated space to fix their focus on learning. Without a home environment set up suitably for learning, the dangers of distraction appear out of all sorts of corners. Guiding…
Parent-teacher collaboration is not a new term. However, learning from home and virtual classrooms are becoming increasingly familiar terms, but it doesn’t mean that the approach is comfortable just yet. Luckily, with the support of good parent-teacher collaboration, overcoming some…
Mobile Guardian appointed as official mobile device management (MDM) services vendor by Singapore MOE for ChromeOS and iOS devices to be used in Singapore’s schools. [Singapore, November, 2020]: Mobile Guardian, the leading mobile device management (MDM) solution in the education…
Not all teachers grew up with access to the abundance of technology in education that is available today. Implementing technology in education can be intimidating, especially if coupled with a lack of support and training. This means that, rather than…
This year, the move towards online education has seen a massive acceleration as more schools than ever before have turned to distance learning. With children logging on for classes rather than walking into them, there are new challenges to overcome…
This is the second piece of our “Insight into Education” series by Lisa Parrock, where she discusses technology for the classroom and the process of making sound choices when investing in classroom technology. In addition to Lisa’s articles, have a…
The multitude of apps that are available today can make it a long process of trial and error to find an app that suits. To help, we have put together 8 of our best Math apps for Android. Math can…
We’re excited to announce that Mobile Guardian’s September 2020 Release is live. It might feel like the world has altogether stopped turning these last few months, but here at Mobile Guardian, we’ve been working harder than ever to create value…
This is the first piece of our “Insight into Education” series by Lisa Parrock, where she discusses the impact of the late Ken Robinson’s impact on the vision of educators around the world and this mindsets relevance to the current…
We are delighted to announce that Spaces4Learning has recognised Mobile Guardian as a stand-out, K-12 solution! Our Classroom Management Tool took home platinum in both the Remote Learning solution and Software categories. Spaces4Learning is a leading, U.S. publication for educational…
Mobile Guardian is very happy to announce Spring Valley Tech Corp as a new partner in our global partner network. Spring Valley Tech Corp is amongst our first partners from the Philippines in the APAC region. We’re excited at the…
Web Filtering in education is a powerful and dynamic way of keeping students safe and undistracted online. Whether during a lesson or after school, Mobile Guardian’s Web Filtering offers schools a comprehensive yet simple way of filtering undesirable and harmful…
The tumultuous changes in 2020 have resulted in much uncertainty as American schools seek out solutions to engage with students, irrespective of location, and keep their learning journey on track. Many K-12 schools are electing to start the 20/21 academic…
Large mobile device management projects can make the bravest of us tremble in fear. Chromebook management at a District or Local Education Authority level can be a daunting project. From device enrollment, maintenance and updating of devices and apps –…
Mobile Guardian is happy to announce that Ticnova is our newest partner to join our growing partner network in Europe. new partner in our partner network. Based in Spain, Ticnova focuses on providing customised products and solutions to their customers…
Mobile Guardian is happy to announce Rossellimac is joining our partner network. Seeking to provide educators with access to powerful EduTech tools, Rossellimac strives to offer their customers the best possible service and support. A characteristic we think underlies all…
With the sudden increase in demand for mobile device management in education, schools and educators have had to swiftly adapt to the demands of distance learning. Part of this challenge has been the need to create a functional and secure…
Mobile Guardian is delighted to announce Omnia as a new partner. With a 20 year history of delivering software services to industries from education to hospitality, Omnia is an experienced and well-established technology company. One we’re excited to have joining…
Another release is here! With new features and improvements, the release was largely focused on improving our education solution and as always, our ultimate goal with each release is to make our products even more intuitive for our users. Before…
Finding ways to offer unique class experiences is a constant process of research. An interesting alternative is to go on a virtual field trip together. Getting out into the thick of things during Lockdown and the current state of affairs…
Mobile Guardian is thrilled to announce that Data Recover has joined our global, partner network. Based in Madrid, Spain, the company services a number of clients across the region. Data Recover assists schools and universities with implementing digital transformation strategies,…
In the wake of the pandemic, schools around the world have had to face the rise of the challenges of the virtual classroom. This sudden arrival has not only amplified existing digital challenges but presented a host of new challenges…
Mobile Guardian is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the EdTech Digest Awards. Alongside other innovative, educational technology companies, Mobile Guardian has been recognised as a finalist in both the classroom management and parent/student…
It would be unwise to think that a school can continue further into 2020 without introducing some kind of mobile device strategy into the classroom. However, this introduction to EdTech must be done with care to ensure that you have…
COVID-19 has accelerated the need for secure remote learning. Funding will be partly used to complete development of a new parental control product as the need for home learning products grows. 5 May 2020: Mobile Guardian, the leading mobile device…
Are you looking for tools to create an effective online classroom? The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted learning around the world, resulting in many schools turning to distance learning. This has left many teachers grappling with software in the online learning…
Mobile Guardian targets Asian expansion amid surging demand for its cloud-based, device management solutions as COVID-19 forces students and employees home. [REIGATE, England, April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/] — Mobile Guardian, the leading cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and classroom tools platform,…
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools around the world are being forced to adjust to the reality of distance learning. Educators are now having to rush to implement suitable contingency plans to minimise disruption to the academic year. …
Best practices for Android tablets for Education If you want to go the touchscreen route, it’s worth checking out why Android tablets for education are so popular. The main reason is easily boiled down to the variety of choice available.…
We’re excited to announce that Mobile Guardian has a new partner in the Canary Islands! We have teamed up with Banana Education, a technology centric company who are passionate about the educational possibilities that technology offers school environments. They are…
Practical Steps to Unlock Remote Learning “We’re closed due to COVID-19 and we need a way for teachers to teach! Can Mobile Guardian assist us with remote learning? So that teachers may manage devices remotely and still hold their…
It’s a great day here at Mobile Guardian HQ because we’re thrilled to announce that Anderson Morgan is joining our partner network! Founded in 1999, Anderson Morgan is a managed IT services company specialising in cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and strategic…
Well the year is well underway and hopefully some of your new year’s resolutions have stuck! It feels like this year is going to whizz past because there are some seriously exciting things in the pipeline for us this year. …
Jamboard is another of the free apps that are part of Google’s G Suite for Education. It essentially turns your smart whiteboard into an interactive tool that can remember whatever you wrote or drew on the board. Everyone in your…
Tips for using Google Groups Google Groups is a fantastic tool for the Chromebook classroom. It’s part of the free set of apps that the search engine giant provides any account holder. Businesses, schools, clubs, societies and even ordinary friend…
Google Slides is an incredibly powerful tool. It’s almost amazing that it comes as one of the standard free apps in the G Suite portfolio. Teachers love it because they can make fun, interactive lessons to present to the class.…
9 fantastic #GoogleEdu voices on Twitter Google really does seem to have taken over just about everything tech related, especially the EdTech world. Their range of tools for the classroom are exceptional and it’s hardly surprising that they’re used…
10 awesome events on the 2020 EdTech calendar 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year in terms of the EdTech calendar. Many of the usual suspects are back for another year of conferences, expos and panel discussions.…
What’s ahead for Chromebooks in 2020? Chromebooks and G Suite for Education have been seriously taking the EdTech world by storm. Today, penetration into the schools market is sitting at over 30 million devices being used as student devices,…
8 great #AppleEDUchat voices to follow Apple is one of the biggest names in EdTech. In fact, iPads basically started off the in-class device movement for schools. This movement even has its own community over on Twitter. It’s led by…
10 Great EduTwitter voices to follow Ever heard of EduTwitter? It’s one of the best resources online for tips, tricks, resources, advice and general help when it comes to EdTech. You can learn from the best in the business,…
G Suite tools for teachers Google specifically designed G Suite for educators to empower teachers and students. It’s a set of online tools that will help students learn how to innovate together, and give teachers control over their classrooms while…
How do we get students to collaborate? Collaboration on school projects might be easier now thanks to edtech, but it doesn’t mean that teachers can just assign tasks and expect the students to work it all out. One of…
Chromebooks, teachers and Mobile Guardian: Giving agency back to the teacher Welcome to the future, where Chromebook classes are leading the way in terms of edtech and giving teachers control over the way the devices are used in their lessons.…
Engaging lessons with your Chromebooks The rise of edtech has given teachers the opportunity to really turn a traditional classroom on its head. We know that Chromebook are incredibly popular in schools all over the world, so we took…
The dog ate my Chromebook! Innovative ways to give homework There’s no denying the impact that Chromebooks have had on education around the world. The devices have become the go-to edtech in classrooms, taking over a huge share of the…
Mobile Guardian and e-safety – web filtering for schools Gone are the days of heading to the library and reading through encyclopaedias for your school projects. Now it’s all about online research. The classroom and learning experience is also becoming…
5 ways our classroom tools for Chromebooks make learning fun So, you have a fleet of Chromebooks in your classroom. That’s great. Want to learn about how good in-class device management can actually make having Chromebooks as learning aids even…
Well folks, we’re more than halfway through 2019 and our latest release has kept our dev team busier than busy bees. We’ve got some new features to tell you about, as well as some improvements. Right, let’s dive in and…
It’s a great Tuesday here at Mobile Guardian HQ because Mikrosystems is joining our partner network! We’re thrilled to welcome a strategic partner such as this one. Servicing clients in the Canary Islands, Mikrosystems offers technical solutions, services and products…
Mobile Guardian is thrilled to announce our latest partnership with SEMIC. SEMIC is an IT services and solutions company that prides itself on solid technical expertise, top innovation and a high quality of service. More than 300 SEMIC professionals assist…
We are thrilled to welcome FDOS Software to our partner network! With this partnership, we’re able to help more schools in Spain manage their mobile devices, in the classroom and out. Mobile Guardian is priced and purpose-built for education. The…
Mobile Guardian is excited to announce our partnership with Cloudalia. Thanks to this partnership, we’re able to help even more Spanish schools simplify mobile device management (MDM) with our powerful and easy-to-use, education solution. Purpose-built for education, Mobile Guardian for Schools supports…
Mobile Guardian is excited to announce our partnership with Intematica. In partnering with them, we’re able to help even more schools in Spain simplify mobile device management (MDM) with our powerful and easy-to-use solution. Purpose-built for education, Mobile Guardian for Schools…
Mobile Guardian is excited to announce our partnership with CloudTech. In partnering with them, we’re able to help even more schools in South Africa simplify mobile device management (MDM) with our powerful and easy-to-use solution. CloudTech provides tailored solutions to…
10 of the best Chromebook apps for STEM learning – STEM series Looking for some inspiration when it comes to the best Chromebooks apps for STEM learning? We’ve found 10 of the best that are loved by teachers and used…
Mobile Guardian is excited to announce our new partnership with Icono – Solucions Informatiques! This partnership will help more schools simplify their mobile device management (MDM) needs. Purpose-built for education, Mobile Guardian for Schools supports Android, Chromebook, iOS and macOS…
6 of the top science apps for Android – STEM series We took a wander through the Play Store to help you get the science apps for Android that your classroom needs. These are six of our top picks to…
10 of the best STEM apps for Android – STEM series The beauty of STEM subjects is how interactive they are. Students can really get to grips with the real-world applications of what they learn and become inspired to take…
6 of the best engineering apps for Android – STEM series In need of some inspiration when it comes to your classroom and homework? We’ve put together a list of some of the best engineering apps for Android that are…
5 of the best technology apps for Android – STEM series When it comes to STEM learning, it’s easy to see just how edtech can help your classes. There are so many apps out there to use and they’ve been…
Innovative ways districts are using technology There are so many great advances happening in the edtech world, and there isn’t a district in the US that isn’t grabbing these initiatives with both hands. The world has seen WiFi-enabled busses that…
Technology and the classroom of the future Edtech – the word is fast becoming one of the most used terms in any discussion on education. The word refers to technology in classrooms and the key point in conversations is…
Edtech and pedagogy – is tech helping or hindering? There’s pretty much no escaping edtech in the classroom these days. From using the camera on your smartphone to record presentations to full-on Virtual Reality setups, we are all using…
STEM learning – education for the future STEM learning is one of the biggest buzzwords in modern education. But what exactly is it and how does it impact schools? To start with, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and…
Have you considered Android devices for your school? Whether you’re just starting out with buying devices or you need to add some new edtech to your fleet, you might want to take a look at the wide range of Android…
Roll up, roll up, because our latest release is live and in the wild! Its core focus is on enhancing our in-class device management tools, or classroom management tools. Teachers have praised our Chromebook management features and we’ve added a…
Welcome to Mobile Device Management (MDM) made easy – Mobile Guardian. It’s the most complete single-vendor solution for schools and it gives you unparalleled control and visibility. Our MDM solution is purpose-built for education. It was designed from the ground…
Evaluating edtech – 6 questions to ask before buying There seems to be this great rush to have the latest and greatest technology in the classroom. You have to get the newest Chromebooks or iPads, or try out digital…
We’re genuinely excited to learn that Google for Education has plans to launch an Educational Chromebook App Hub later in 2019. It will prove a fantastic, practical and valuable tool for discovering Chromebook apps for the classroom. Often teachers have…
How to create a K-12 district social media policy The conversation has moved away from whether or not you should allow social media in schools to how to deal with it properly. This is why it’s essential to have…
9 online resources for teachers with Chromebooks in the classroom It’s easy to say schools should have devices in the classroom. That it’s better for your students to be learning with technology. But how do you get started? Teachers with…
Chromebooks in school In 2017, Google wrestled itself into the clear lead when it comes to devices in classrooms across the US. Studies show that nearly 60% of US schools and districts use Chromebooks in school as part of…
Mobile Guardian now offers enhanced Classroom Management Tools for mobile devices, with a strong focus on Chromebook management. [REIGATE, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19]: Mobile Guardian, a leading mobile device management (MDM) platform in education, today announced details of the latest…
The Mobile Guardian team has been hard at work in the weeks leading up to our latest release. It’s a real goodie, packed full of new products like our Classroom Management Tools and enhanced features based on feedback from our…
To ban or not to ban – mobile devices in schools Mobile devices in UK schools is an emotionally charged subject right now. There are so many opinions (some backed up by research and others enforced by strong feelings)…
The educational technology, or edtech space is shaping up to be a fascinating place to be in 2019. More and more schools and classrooms are introducing technology to aid teachers and students in achieving their learning outcomes. To celebrate this…
Teachers, welcome to 2019! Term has kicked off and it’s now time to get back into the swing of things. Has your school embraced edtech? Is this year the first time you’ve had mobile devices, like Chromebooks or tablets in your…
Once again, Bett is nearly here! One of the largest education tradeshows, Bett is a fantastic experience but it can be made better by listening to advice from some of the veteran attendees. In years past there was a hashtag, curated…
You might have noticed that we’re sporting a brand new look. Why the change? Well, our company has evolved and we wanted the Mobile Guardian brand identity to reflect this evolution. As a nod to our past we’ve left some elements…
Hello! We’re excited to tell you that we’ve created a series of videos about Mobile Guardian for Schools. They’re up on our official YouTube channel and highlight the features and functionality you can expect from our product. If you’re new to…
Kids today have more access to information than previous generations could ever dream of. However with this access comes certain risks and the importance of developing good, online safety habits continues to grow. For parents, online safety can be a…
We know that migrating iOS devices over to a new mobile device management (MDM) platform may seem daunting. However, with a bit of planning, you can minimise disruptions at your school and make it as painless as possible. This post…
Considering an MDM migration? Migrating your iOS devices to a new mobile device management (MDM) platform may seem daunting. But is remaining locked into an MDM platform that no longer serves you, worth it? To make the move as simple…
Before the advent of iPhones and Android devices, smartphones in the classroom warranted no heated debates. Mobile devices simply had no place in learning and had to be left at home. In today’s world, a smartphone is essentially a compact…
Hello and welcome to our latest post! Today we’re chatting to the IT team at The King’s School in Canterbury about their experience with Mobile Guardian. Recently the school made the switch to the Mobile Guardian mobile device management (MDM)…
Hello and welcome to our latest update! This post shines the spotlight on one of our customer case studies. We asked the Schools ICT team at North Yorkshire County Council to share their Mobile Guardian experience with us. Below is…
The Mobile Guardian team has been working hard behind the scenes on our latest product release. It’s packed full of enhanced features and includes a fresh update to the Mobile Guardian interface. We’ve shared some of the highlights below. If…
Mobile Guardian is excited to announce our partnership with Network ROI. In partnering with them, we’re able to help even more schools in the U.K simplify mobile device management (MDM) with our powerful and easy-to-use MDM platform. Founded in 2003,…
This is the final post in our series on STEM apps for iPad. Throughout the series, we’ve looked at iPad apps and games that help kids understand science, engineering and math concepts. This post features some of the best STEM…
The next post in our iPad STEM series, features some of the best engineering apps for iPad. These apps come highly recommended by both parents and teachers. Unlike previous posts in this series, it was tricky to hunt down engineering…
We’ve put together a list of the best math apps for iPad and iOS, that come highly recommended by both teachers and parents. In fact, some of them were even designed by teachers themselves! From challenging puzzles, to basic flash…
This post is part of our STEM series and highlights some of the best science apps for iPad available. The list features apps that come highly recommended by both teachers and parents. From the far reaches of outer space, right…
Banning smartphones is not the answer At the end of 2017, the French president announced that he will be following through on his election campaign promise to ban mobile phones in junior and middle schools. Now, they’re not the first…
Because of the exponential growth in the use of information technology, schools are incorporating mobile devices into their curriculums, to prepare students for their future employment. World-wide, schools are implementing digital pedagogies with either shared mobile devices, dedicated 1:1 schemes…
Mobile Guardian is thrilled to announce our partnership with iEducando. This partnership enables us to help even more Spanish schools transform their mobile learning strategy with our powerful, cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) solution. Founded in 2011, iEducando aims to enrich and support…
We’ve put together a list of free, educational Android apps for STEM education. Not only are the Android apps free, but they come recommended by teachers like yourself. From the secrets of deep space, to the animals of the ocean,…
We’ve put together a useful list of free iPad apps for science classes. Not only are all the apps free, but they come highly recommended by teachers like yourself. These apps are in no particular order and are a small selection…
How to block social media Results from a 2018 survey highlight the growing relationship between social media and feelings of isolation and vulnerability in young girls. As the links between social media and sadness in children get stronger, we’ve seen…
How to block apps on your child’s phone This quick step-by-step explains how to block apps on your child’s supervised iPhone or Android device, using Mobile Guardian. Please note these features are device-specific and where iOS devices are concerned, theyb…
How to block websites on your child’s phone This quick post explains how to block websites on a child’s phone, using the Parent app from Mobile Guardian. If you don’t yet have the app, you can visit our site to…
Block Snapchat on your child’s phone Do you want to stop your child from accessing SnapChat? This post is for Mobile Guardian Parents who want to know how to block Snapchat on their child’s iPhone or Android phone. Please note…
How to block Instagram If you’d like to find out how to block Instagram on your child’s phone, then you’re in the right place. This post is a quick, step-by-step for Mobile Guardian parents who would like to use the…
How to block YouTube on your child’s phone This post explains how to block YouTube from your child’s phone, using Mobile Guardian . Mobile Guardian enables parents to create safe and secure online environments whenever their child is learning or…
How to block Twitter Are you a Mobile Guardian Parent? Do you want to block Twitter on your child’s phone to stop them tweeting up a storm, or seeing inappropriate updates? If so, then you are in the right place.…
As we look back on Safer Internet Day 2018 campaign, it’s important to reflect on the main message and carry it forward for the rest of the year. The key focus for 2018 is sharing respect through responsible and positive…
If you’re already a Mobile Guardian user and want to stop your child logging onto Facebook, then you’re in the right place. Please note that this feature is device-specific and in the case of iOS devices, will only work on…
Today teachers have a lot of choices to make when setting up their modern classroom. Which innovative edtech apps will they use? How will they create game-based lessons? And which device is best for their students? Fast and flexible Chromebooks…
Make BYOD work for your school Bringing tech into the classroom and making it part of the learning process is a big trend right now. Actually, it’s more than just a trend; it’s the way of the future. One of…
The future is edtech Two of the biggest events in the edtech world are the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) in the USA and British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) show in the UK. At the beginning of each…
Today’s the day! It’s an exciting day here at Mobile Guardian HQ because we’ve launched Mobile Guardian for Districts. When designing this product, we drilled down to discover the unique mobile device management (MDM) challenges that you as K12 school…
Teachers across the country are praising the benefits of using edtech in their classrooms and according to a recent survey, improved grades, more focused students and exciting lessons are just some of the outcomes. The demand for mobile devices in…
We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Kajeet. This partnership will enable our powerful, cloud-based MDM to simplify mobile device management for even more districts, schools, teachers and parents in the United States. Kajeet is a…
Battling distractions and student boredom, how can teachers help students stay engaged? For a teacher, the task of trying to keep their students engaged can be a difficult challenge to tackle. Many teens are said to associate school with negative…
Mobile Guardian will be visiting the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference 2017 which is taking place in San Antonio on June 25th- 28th. With this exciting event taking place, we have been looking at the top 5…
Mobile devices and online resources provides teachers and students with access to lots of great learning opportunities, and in an ideal world, that’s all they would be used for. However, inappropriate content, cyber bullying and improper use of digital privileges…
Despite the increasing popularity of mobile devices both in and out of school, there is still concern about how we protect children in the digital world. Thankfully there are lots of ways that technology can be used to help keep…
Technology has evolved rapidly over the last few decades and has become prevalent in our daily life. Over 3 billion people across the globe use the internet, with an estimated 2.34billion people active on social media. Yes, the internet is a…
From the early days of Gutenberg’s printing press to the cloud-based learning of today, technology and education have always gone hand in hand. As such, it’s only natural for technological developments to impact education on a fundamental level. In this blog…
Children are familiar with mobile devices from practically the day they are born, so it’s no surprise they’ve found their way into the classroom. Many children in your school likely own an Android operated phone or tablet, which is why…
In our last blog we delved into teacher tips for iPads mobile device management (MDM) in the classroom. If you read the title and thought to yourself, “but my class uses Chromebooks, what about us?” – fear not. In today’s…
As many teachers know, mobile devices are a staple in the modern classroom. However, one device is top of the class for usability, child-friendliness, and educational potential: the iPad. Anyone with children will know how Apple’s flagship tablet can engage,…
The days of students passing notes behind the teacher’s back are in decline. Instead, they’re using smartphones and iPads to send each other instant messages, tweets and snaps. While mobile devices have great potential for teachers in terms of supplementing their…
People in the modern world live two very distinct lives. There’s the person who wakes up every morning, has breakfast and goes out into the world to work, study and socialise with other people. As a culture, we know this…
The school environment has changed dramatically over the past decade. Mobile devices are more prolific than ever, with children receiving their first one at an increasingly young age – 10.3 years, on average. Considering the increase in Bring Your Own…
Release Notes
We’re excited to announce that Mobile Guardian’s September 2020 Release is live. It might feel like the world has altogether stopped turning these last few months, but here at Mobile Guardian, we’ve been working harder than ever to create value…
Another release is here! With new features and improvements, the release was largely focused on improving our education solution and as always, our ultimate goal with each release is to make our products even more intuitive for our users. Before…
Well the year is well underway and hopefully some of your new year’s resolutions have stuck! It feels like this year is going to whizz past because there are some seriously exciting things in the pipeline for us this year. …
Well folks, we’re more than halfway through 2019 and our latest release has kept our dev team busier than busy bees. We’ve got some new features to tell you about, as well as some improvements. Right, let’s dive in and…
Roll up, roll up, because our latest release is live and in the wild! Its core focus is on enhancing our in-class device management tools, or classroom management tools. Teachers have praised our Chromebook management features and we’ve added a…
The Mobile Guardian team has been hard at work in the weeks leading up to our latest release. It’s a real goodie, packed full of new products like our Classroom Management Tools and enhanced features based on feedback from our…
