The nation’s second-largest school district is investigating a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of an undisclosed number of contractors.
Why a Major School District Wants Outcomes-Based Standards for Vendors
The San Antonio ISD Is One of a Group of School Systems Setting Up Performance Metrics in Tutoring and Other Areas
The deputy superintendent of the San Antonio ISD talks about why her district and others are setting new performance metrics in tutoring and other areas.
Newly announced plans to liquidate Class Acceleration Corp. are one sign of how market conditions have turned against special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs.
State Restrictions on Race-Focused Lessons Are Already Reshaping District Purchasing
A New EdWeek Market Brief Survey Finds That Districts Are Reviewing and in Some Cases Halting Curriculum Buying
A new EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that districts are reviewing and in some cases halting purchases of curriculum, including social-emotional learning materials.
What Role Do Vendors Need to Play in Preventing Cyberattacks?
Stricter Rules on Procurement Could Be Coming to the Education Sector, Predicts a Top Consultant on Cybersecurity
Stricter rules linking contracts to cyber protections could be coming to the education sector, predicts a leading expert.
The U.S. Department of Justice has come out in support of the FCC creating a centralized document repository for E-rate procurements, a step the the law enforcement agency says could help root out fraud.
Election Results Bring Likelihood of Divided Power, Mixed Results for Education Companies
But Approved Statewide Ballot Items Will Channel New Money to Transportation, Early Childhood, and Arts and Music Programs
Voters in California, Colorado, New Mexico, and other states approved ballot measures that will channel new funding into arts and music, early childhood education, transportation and other needs.
As Districts Boost Their Wi-Fi Networks, These Digital Tools and Applications Are Taking Off
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Asked K-12 Officials Which Kinds of Tech Investments Have Become More Attractive With Stronger Internet
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asks K-12 officials which kinds of tech products have become easier to use with improved internet connectivity.
Future Demand for On-Campus Connectivity Will Be ‘Off the Charts.’ That Has Implications for Vendors
A New Analysis Finds That K-12 Needs Are Surging, Even With Ambitious Recent Investments in Wi-Fi Systems
A new analysis shows K-12 needs for stronger connectivity are likely to surge in the years ahead, as districts increase their use of classroom tech and as 1-to-1 programs expand.
Education companies shouldn’t expect major shifts funding at the federal level from the upcoming elections, says Reg Leichty, who represents school interests in Washington.