“Teachers rejected forty commercial models in a row—so we built our own, guided by their 14-point wish list.”
— Ted Simons, Founder, SchoolPHONES®
ISTELive 25 (June 29 – July 2, 2025, San Antonio, TX) gathered 17,000+ educators hungry for ed-tech breakthroughs. SchoolPHONES® was hard to miss—an ever-busy booth in the Henry B. González Convention Center where teachers literally bent, twisted, and tug-tested headsets without a single crack.
From Broken Headsets to a Teacher-Approved Design
The brand was born in the classroom: after watching students sift through six broken headphones to find one that worked, Ted Simons crowdsourced a 14-point spec list directly from teachers. Size options, single-entry cables, lice-resistant ear-pads, and a precise 1.2m lead topped the list. These became non-negotiable requirements for every SchoolPHONES® product.
Why Educators Prefer SchoolPHONES®
- Kid-right sizing – K6 fits Pre-K to Grade 6; BK stretches from Grade 4 through adult. The headband design simply adds an inch of circumference.
- SpringBOOM™ microphone – A curved steel spring ensures the mic never flops or wanders, staying positioned near the mouth every time.
- Interchangeable, chew-resistant cables – Replace a $4 cord instead of a $16 headset. Available in 3.5mm, USB-A, USB-C, 110° angle, and magnetic breakaway varieties.
- 1-Year “No-Nonsense” Warranty – Just send a photo via email—no RMA red tape.
Staying Ahead in a USB-C World
With Chromebooks and tablets transitioning away from headphone jacks, SchoolPHONES® helps schools stay compatible without replacing entire headsets. Just switch the cable—not the headset.
“Why throw away a perfectly good headset for a new port standard?”
— Ted Simons
Built-In Mic Discipline: SpringBOOM™
Unlike bend-and-break goosenecks, the SpringBOOM™ microphone snaps back into position every time. Its consistent capsule placement means better voice pickup and reduced background noise—essential for fluency practice, remote learning, and state testing.
What’s Next: USB Foldback + OGS™ Open-Ear Tech
Real-time foldback audio lets students hear themselves clearly without shouting.
OGS™ (Open-Guided Sound) headsets enable safe listening while maintaining classroom awareness.
Transparent Pricing for All Schools
SchoolPHONES® offers bulk pricing to everyone, regardless of order size. Whether you’re buying one headset or 1,000, you pay the same per-unit price—no middlemen, no markups.
Ready to Upgrade Your Classroom Headsets?
- Shop the new K6m™ (Pre-K → G6) and BKm™ (G5 → Adult) models
- Receive 20 FREE replacement ear cushions with every 100-unit order
- Contact us or 800-286-3481 to request a demo set
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