The Tatnall School elevates learning with LG Commercial Display Technology

Committed to inspiring “the joyful pursuit of excellence,” The Tatnall School in Wilmington, Delaware, has taken a bold step forward in enhancing learning and communication across its 100-acre campus. With approximately 525 students and 100 faculty members, the independent coeducational school recently standardized on LG CreateBoard interactive displays and other LG digital signage solutions to create a more cohesive, future-ready environment for education and engagement.

The school comprises four academic divisions – early childhood (2-year-olds through PK4), lower school (K-5), middle school (6-8), and upper school (9-12) – spread across three main academic buildings and a performing arts center built in 2007. When stakeholders decided to upgrade and expand upon the school’s display technology offering, they sought a partner with extensive education technology experience and a broad range of proven solutions. They turned to LG Electronics, investing in a comprehensive suite of interactive white boards and other advanced digital display solutions across all academic divisions.

Today, 86-, 75- and 65-inch LG CreateBoards are deployed throughout the school’s lower, middle, and upper schools. The LG CreateBoards support interactive, student-centered learning by accommodating diverse learning styles and encouraging real-time feedback and collaboration. With additional displays on order, Tatnall plans to fully standardize the LG CreateBoard experience across all classrooms, enhancing consistency and ease of use. Powered by the popular Android 13™ operating system built-in, and fully compatible with ChromeOS™ and Windows®, the LG CreateBoards deliver rich, flexible classroom experiences that have significantly improved the efficiency of note-taking and information sharing, according to Simmons. Tools like LG CreateBoard Lab and LG CreateBoard Share allow for intuitive lesson creation, collaborative screen sharing, and seamless integration with Google Workspace.

“We already had a selection of old, non-networked ‘smart boards’ throughout campus, but I was very aware that, useful as they were, they weren’t going to meet the needs of our current learning groups going forward, let alone any future additions,” explained Ensign Simmons, Director of Innovation and Technology and Interim Head of the Middle School.

“We needed a cutting-edge interactive digital signage solution that offered full functionality for students and teaching staff alike. That meant compatibility with Google and Microsoft, network capability and security and full flexibility with regard to available screen sizes. In addition, it was essential that we had a clear path forward for any future upgrades, from a manufacturer that could also provide other forms of digital signage as needed, and a reputation for excellent after sales service. LG’s CreateBoard was the obvious choice: the perfect solution from a manufacturer that cares as much about education as we do,” he emphasized.

Beyond the classroom, the school has also installed LG digital signage displays ranging from 22 to 75 inches, all managed through the LG SuperSign content management system. Strategically placed in offices, lobbies and high-traffic areas, these displays provide a unified communication platform for students, faculty, and visitors.

A highlight of the rollout is a 2×2 transparent OLED video wall – built with LG 55EW5G-V panels—at the library entrance. The display serves both functional and branding purposes, presenting dynamic content such as student achievements, admissions info, and event highlights, while offering a clear view into the space behind. Embedded QR codes enable real-time interaction with campus resources.

“It’s the brightest way to say welcome,” Simmons said. “For prospective families touring campus, the LG Transparent OLED wall is a striking, high-impact introduction to the Tatnall community.” The benefit to the school of all this interactive technology extends beyond convenience. It supports active learning through immediate feedback, fosters student collaboration, and accommodates multiple learning styles—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. With students increasingly accustomed to digital platforms, the technology helps to improve engagement, retention, and comprehension.

While formal studies on learning outcomes are still pending, feedback from faculty and families, and Simmons’ own dual perspective as a teacher and parent indicates a clear improvement in engagement and communication. Leveraging LG’s forward-compatible solutions and robust educational ecosystem, The Tatnall School is creating a foundation not just for today’s needs—but for the future of learning.