Investors Seek Adaptive Learning Technologies, English-Language Tutoring, and Consumer STEM
Foreign investment presents opportunities to expand reach, but U.S. education businesses should set clear expectations for international deals, experts say.
Companies Don't Spend Enough Time Trying to Understand the Problems They're Attempting to Solve, He Says
Education companies don’t spend enough time trying to understand the problems they’re attempting to help schools solve, says the former Palm Beach County, Fla., superintendent.
Smaller Vendors Who Pay Attention to the Issue Can Win the Confidence of Districts
District demands for ed-tech interoperability are already shaping K-12 buying decisions, to the benefit or detriment of companies, one Indiana school official explains.
The Founder of EducationSuperHighway Talks About How Federal and State Efforts Are Fueling Digital Learning
Evan Marwell, the CEO of EducationSuperHighway, says advances in the speed and reach of broadband in schools are opening doors for schools to use more ed-tech products.
Ed-Tech Products, Security Services, Furniture Among Biggest Needs
Districts across New York state are likely to prioritize spending on assistive technology, as well as school security, over the coming year.
What you can expect to hear from Bett 2018, the annual international ed-tech conference held in London.
Tax Cuts Could Have Very Different Impact on Large, Small K-12 Providers
The massive, $1.5 trillion tax overhaul is prompting some companies to invest in new products while others are acting more cautiously.
Opportunities Exist Around Communication Tools, Improved Data systems, ELL Curricula, and Career Readiness
All states have now submitted their ESSA accountability plans and their details provide direction on where market demands and opportunities are likely to emerge.
Provisions in Legislation Could Curtail District Spending, but Also Free Up New Dollars
Provisions in the tax legislation moving through Congress could curtail district spending, but also free up dollars in new areas.
Rise of Digital Learning Blurs the Line Between Online Charter Schools and Home Education
The rising popularity of virtual schools is causing a shift in the homeschooling curriculum market as students move seamlessly between online education and homeschooling.
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