EdWeek Market Brief’s research shows that districts have made huge gains in internet access over the past few years, but those upgrades have been offset by COVID-era connectivity barriers.
COVID-19 Cuts Into Education RFPs, Bids, Though Some Needs Persist
K-12 schools have shifted buying patterns and reduced reliance on RFPs in the early months of COVID-19. Now, professional development is one of their top purchasing priorities.
Amazon Looks to Expand K-12 Purchasing Footprint During COVID Remote Learning
The head of Amazon Business talks about the massive online retailer’s new, dedicated service aimed at making it easier for schools to spend stimulus dollars on supplies for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.
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A New Way to Judge Ed-Tech Products: ‘Learner Variability’
Cambium Learning Completes Acquisition of Rosetta Stone, Looks to Meet COVID-Era Demands
More Than a Million Students Disengaged From School at End of Academic Year, Analysis Suggests
Early Education Startup Closes on $50 Million Fundraising Round
Social-Emotional Learning: What Products and Programs Do Districts Want?
A new EdWeek Market Brief special report looks at what features in social-emotional learning products districts want, how much they’re paying for SEL, who influences buying decisions, and much more.
