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Webinar to Provide Insight on PD Opportunities Through ESSA
Join this EdWeek Market Brief webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 16 to learn more about how your company can navigate new federal laws around professional development.
ESSA Funding Shifts Open Up Opportunities for New, Different PD
Education companies should be arming themselves with information about how funding changes prompted by ESSA will impact their business.
California District Shops PD Platforms; Arizona School System Solicits Bids For a SIS
A California district is looking for a human resources PD platform, while an Arizona school system seeks a student information system.
What Evidence Meets ESSA Standards? Department of Education Releases New Toolkit
The federal agency has released new guidance for evaluating ed-tech tools — a move that speaks to the uncertainty among districts and vendors about standards under the law.
Florida Targets Imagine Learning’s SEL Curriculum in Message to Superintendents
Social-emotional learning is enormously popular in school districts, and has research backing, but it has come under criticism from Florida officials.
Texas District Seeks Online Math Program; New Jersey System Looks For Special Ed PD
A district in Texas wants a web-based math program while a system in New Jersey wants professional development for special education.
“We’re Not Seeing Them Back Down”: Ed. Companies’ Response to State Clampdowns on Curriculum
Curriculum providers are making subtle adjustments, but also holding their ground, in response to a wave of controversial state policies, according to a consultant who works with those companies.
Georgia District Looks for Help With Essay Writing; Arizona System Buying Special Ed. Service Providers
School districts in Georgia are seeking virtual college admission essay writing and external grant evaluator services for a magnet assistance program.
Arizona District Seeks Consulting Services; New York State to Buy Academic and Social-Emotional Supports, PD
An Arizona district wants consulting services to support continuous academic improvement while a state education department seeks academic and social-emotional support and PD.