ALL ABOUT THE TEACHER: All the tech in the world won't make a dent in student outcomes if teachers aren't involved. And nothing that these tools bring to the table diminishes the fact that great teachers are the number one factor in affecting student outcomes. These views, shared by DemoLesson co-founder Mandela Schumacher-Hodge in the company blog, and at The Atlantic's Technologies in Education forum, are what we've advocated all along, and we're certainly delighted to hear teachers getting more involved at local edtech events and meetups.