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New survey from Clever finds technology integration as a top classroom challenge for teachers

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2 years ago

June 21, 2024

Clever’s latest surveys find opportunities to make Learning Management Systems and edtech applications work better together.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clever, the platform providing secure, seamless access to learning applications for 100,000 schools worldwide, released findings on the impact of data incompatibility on classroom learning and teacher experience.

In internal surveys conducted from October 2023 through April 2024, with over 1,500 K-12 US teachers, respondents indicated the widespread adoption of LMSs, with 81% of teachers using them for classroom learning. However, a significant 68% also report that their LMS does not integrate well with many or all of their applications – making it difficult for students to log in, access assignments, and assess their progress with learning applications.

While 54.9% of teachers believe automating administrative tasks could be very impactful in reducing their workload, teachers reported they still spend 60 minutes per week on average, manually transferring grades into their LMS gradebook.

With widespread teacher shortages and growing class sizes, teachers are grappling to support technology and students in a meaningful way in the classroom.

This data validates the need for a solution like Clever LMS Connect which solves integration challenges and administrative tasks required to enhance the use of LMSs and classroom learning applications. It allows for single sign-on into the applications, automatically transfers grades from assignments in applications, and syncs them directly into the LMS. This creates a single hub for teachers to track assignments and grades – and saves the headaches associated with manually inputting grades at the end of the semester.

“All I want is to tell teachers ‘you’re only going to enter grades once, that’s it’,” says Mark Racine, CIO of Boston Public Schools. “That will be such a huge win and will drive more usage of our integrated edtech tools.”

Edtech vendors are joining Clever in automating the clunky parts of teachers’ workflows. “A teacher’s life is already very cluttered and they have a lot of moving parts. They’re not meant to be techies,” states Amey Laud, CEO of ClassHero, one of Clever’s first LMS integration partners. “The more seamless and uncluttered your experience can be for a teacher, the more likely they are to adopt your tools.”

In addition to saving classroom time, Clever LMS Connect reduces the need for extensive development or several integrations for edtech applications because it can be added to their existing Clever configuration.

“We had been investigating LMS integrations and my tech team estimated at least a 6-month project, if not more. It becomes this incredible workload because of the development, testing, QA, rollout, etc. Doing this all in one chunk where Clever did most of the heavy lifting for us was just fantastic, and I can’t express how smoothly this has gone,” said Ed Keller, CEO of Smart Science.

Clever LMS Connect is available worldwide for edtech applications and districts, ensuring a seamless digital classroom experience for the upcoming school year. It is free for school districts. By addressing the critical need for interoperability in educational technology, Clever continues its mission to connect every student to a world of learning.

About Clever

Clever is on a mission to connect every student to a world of learning. More than 77% of U.S. K-12 schools use Clever to power secure digital learning experiences. And, with Clever’s layered security solutions, K-12 schools can protect district access and identities for all staff, teachers, and students. With a secure platform for schools and a network of leading application providers, Clever is committed to advancing education with technology that works for students everywhere. Clever, a Kahoot! company, has an office in San Francisco, CA, and you can visit us at clever.com anytime.

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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3 hours ago

May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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