A district in Connecticut is looking for substitute staffing services, while a Massachusetts school system seeks a strategic communications consultant.

In the wake of the recent school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, spending on school security is poised to grow,
A district in Ohio is looking for tutoring and guidance counseling services, while a New Jersey district seeks a restorative practices program.
Inflation Is Squeezing School District Budgets — and Companies’ Ambitions
Rising Costs May Hit Harder in Coming Years, Just as Federal Pandemic Aid Wanes

School systems’ relatively long purchasing cycles and contracts with vendors may help stave off immediate pain, but not forever.

A-Street’s investment includes $100 million in newly issued shares, as well as $50 million in equity purchased from the nonprofit Great Minds organization,
A district in Texas is looking for out-of-school programs, while a Louisiana district seeks an employee assistance program.
A district in New Mexico is looking to buy tutoring services, while a district in California is seeking a supplemental SEL curriculum.
A district in Arizona is looking for tutoring services while a school system in Maryland seeks an elementary math program.

Prenda’s latest funding round was led by venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, which was founded by Reddit Co-founder, investor Alexis Ohanian.
Key Theme at This Year’s ISTE Conference: Moving Districts Out of ‘Emergency’ Ed-Tech Mode
CEO Richard Culatta Sees a Need to Focus on Equity and Bringing Joy Back to Student Learning

What are some of the major themes that will play out at the enormous ed-tech show later this month? We get a breakdown from ISTE CEO Richard Culatta.