Shorts: THE Journal News of the Week (2/21/2025)

In this episode of THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the key issues in educational technology and K-12 innovation this week. The latest CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Report highlights staffing challenges in schools, with a focus on low compensation, emotional burnout, and inflexible work schedules. Microsoft has ended hardware development for its HoloLens mixed reality headset but will continue support through 2027 while transitioning to cloud and AI technologies. Additionally, ParentSquare has launched ParentSquare Pay, a new secure payment solution integrated into its school communication platform, streamlining the payment process for school activities and fees. 00:00 Introduction to THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts 00:18 Staffing Challenges in K-12 Education 00:59 Microsoft Ends HoloLens Hardware Development 01:37 ParentSquare Launches Payment Solution 02:07 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links:  CoSN: School Staffing Is the Top Hurdle to K-12 Innovation Microsoft Transitioning Away from HoloLens Mixed Reality Hardware New ParentSquare Feature Streamlines School Payments THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.