Forward Edge

Forward Edge leads the market in IT solutions for K-12/Higher Education. Follow @edgeubadges to learn more about our online badging program, Edge•U!

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

A first look at teacher-led Guided Learning, coming to #GoogleClassroom! 🌟 Watch as Tracee Keough shares how this tool gives you the exact class insights you need to guide students toward the answer - all while staying grounded in your curriculum ↓

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

This week, a group of our coaches co-presented with the Great Oaks Teaching and Learning team at the ACTE All-Ohio Conference. Together, they shared real student success stories, dove into AI literacy, and highlighted how to support new career tech teachers!

A big thanks to Great Oaks for an awesome collaboration!

@OhioACTE @GreatOaksOhio

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Learn from our very own @Coach_Huelse about how to create practice tests to prepare for exams like the SAT and ACT using @GeminiApp!

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

No-cost, authoritative test prep is here 🙌

Let Matthäus from Forward Edge tell you about how practice exams in the @GeminiApp help students build confidence for major exams like the SAT and ACT using content from @ThePrincetonRev. See it in action ⬇️

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

89% of school districts report severe IT staffing and resource limitations, yet schools remain prime targets for ransomware. Defending your district in isolation is exhausting. @XpelCyber brings 24/7/365 live SOC monitoring to your team so you never have to face a threat alone. Keep your schools open and your student data protected.

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Empower your coaching journey through collaboration! We are proud to partner with @EdTechLeadAll to bring you the ETLA Certified Coach program.

Using Forward Edge’s Core of Coaching Framework©, this cohort is designed to help instructional coaches across the country (and especially in Ohio!) create sustainable, systemic change in their districts. Refine your edtech integration skills, build a national network, and earn a certification that proves your impact.

Registration Closes: August 31, 2026
Cohort Starts: September 2, 2026

Ready to lead with confidence? Register today to secure your spot in the fall cohort! Sign up here: https://t.co/xRmPUNs5Y3

#ETLA #Learn21 #CoreOfCoaching

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

We're excited to share that @edgeubadges secured two "Best of Show" awards from Tech & Learning at #ISTELive26 in both the Primary and Secondary Education categories! We're honored that our commitment to empowering educators with impactful, flexible professional development is being recognized by industry experts.

This year, we are especially proud to highlight our catalog of over 40 AI-focused microcredentials, which provides the equivalent of more than six days of professional development dedicated entirely to AI literacy. Our competency-based badges empower educators to develop deep skills in AI productivity, ethics, and pedagogy tailored to their specific classroom needs.

@ISTE_ASCD

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Yesterday, we had multiple crews head out to opposite ends of Illinois on a Sunday afternoon to ensure that we could hit the ground running this morning. Three vehicles headed to Alton and one vehicle headed to Grayslake. We're proud of our team's dedication to helping our partner districts prepare for the 26-27 school year!

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

#ISTELive26 is officially in the books! We are so grateful for everyone who made this week unforgettable.

Whether you stopped by our Edge•U Badges booth, attended one of our sessions, or dropped by the Google AI Educator Series Playground and demo stations, thank you. Connecting with so many fellow innovators who are passionate about the future of #edtech is exactly why we love this event!

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we want to take a moment to honor the history and freedom this day represents. Enjoy the holiday weekend!

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

If you missed us yesterday, be sure to come see our team at Booth #2516 to chat about how our AI microcredentials help educators move beyond tool training to build real, skill-based AI literacy!

Check out all our session details and locations here: https://t.co/tyw7PWnsJ0.

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Are you a coach drowning in high stress and endless prep? It's time to come up for air! 🫧

Join us at Coaches Camp on July 22nd and 23rd in Cincinnati, Ohio, to learn how to navigate demanding environments without sinking. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to build stronger relationships, differentiate between collaboration and coaching, and lead organizational shifts in your district. We can't wait to see you there!

Register here today: https://t.co/YxLvLqEa0X

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Heading to #ISTELive26? So are we!

Our team is ready to connect, share, and learn with fellow industry professionals. Want to catch our sessions or find out exactly where we'll be? We've got you covered.

Check out all our session details and locations here: https://t.co/sltWrNE0tr

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Make sure to add our joint poster session, From Gap to Growth: How States Are Creating Certification Pathways for Coaches, to your schedule at #ISTELive26!

Coaching roles are expanding nationwide, but most states still lack official credentials. Hosted by Katie Breaud and our very own Tracee Keough, this session explores how our organizations are partnering to build meaningful, standards-aligned certification programs.

Learn how these efforts support professional growth, system-wide alignment, and stronger outcomes for your coaches, schools, and students. We'll see you there!

@ISTE_ASCD

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Ready to transform your district's professional learning? Be sure to attend our#ISTELive26 poster session: Spark Joy in PD with Edge•U AI Microcredentials!

Hosted by our very own Jill DuBois, this session explores how Edge•U Badges solves professional development burnout by replacing ineffective one-size-fits-all sessions with over 325 bite-sized courses, including more than 40 dedicated to AI literacy.

Join us to see how this self-paced approach turns new skills into real classroom impact!

Full session details here: https://t.co/NTvKaBA76y

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Join our very own Tracee Keough and Katie Ritter at ISTE on Monday, June 29th, for the playground session: Magic Happens with Coaching Connections: From Inspiration to Implementation.

This playground is your chance to learn about the Core of Coaching Framework©, your three-part cheat code for lasting impact. You'll get a clear roadmap you can use immediately to move from supporting individual teachers to driving school-wide, sustainable change. We can't wait to see you there!

See full session details here: https://t.co/0MjugYendY

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Elevate your coaching impact! We’ve partnered with @EdTechLeadAll to launch the ETLA Certified Coach program, using the Forward Edge Core of Coaching Framework© to drive systemic change in Ohio and beyond.

This cohort offers monthly hands-on training, virtual meetups, and a national network of leaders. You will also attend an exclusive in-person session at the ETLA 2026 conference on October 29.

Registration Closes: Aug 31, 2026
Cohort Starts: Sept 2, 2026

Ready to lead with confidence? Secure your spot by August 31st!

Register here: https://t.co/xRmPUNs5Y3

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

We had an incredible day on the course last week at the 2026 Play 4 Josh Memorial Golf Tournament! ⛳

Forward Edge was proud to be a sponsor for this wonderful event hosted by @SHP at Blue Ash Golf Course. We always love getting outside, connecting with our community partners, and supporting a great cause. Thanks to everyone who put together such a memorable day! 🏌️‍♂️

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

We’re excited to announce that Forward Edge has been named to CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 list for 2026!

This list serves as a prominent benchmark of North America’s largest IT services companies. For us, this recognition highlights our team's agility and sustained growth amid rapid technological change. As key influencers in the IT industry, we remain dedicated to delivering the elite solutions our partners count on every day.

Thank you to our incredible team and partners for helping us reach this benchmark! View the full list here: https://t.co/DBjoJp2yVU

@CRN @TheChannelCo #CRNSP500

[Katie Ritter, EdD @Katie_M_Ritter]

Who’s ready for #ISTELive #ASCDLive?! #istelive26 #iste26 @ISTE_ASCD

[Forward Edge @ForwardEdgeOH]

Are you heading to ISTE?

Visit the @EdgeUBadges team at Booth #2516 from June 28th - July 1st. We're excited to discuss how our customizable solution eliminates PD frustrations and share how our AI microcredentials help educators move beyond tool training to build real, skill-based AI literacy.

We can't wait to see you there!

@ISTE_ASCD #ISTELive26