In this opinion piece, Cognitive ToyBox Partnerships Manager Nikki Navta describes lessons her company has learned from the COVID experiences of two districts it’s worked with closely.
Education companies now need to include caregivers in their technical support, professional development, and implementation processes.
Tapping into networks of companies established by the federal government, private associations and others can help vendors break through the noise, writes Nikki Navta.

The coronavirus has created barriers for ed-tech providers, but it has also fueled new opportunities in early childhood education, say Nikki Navta and Tammy Kwan, of Cognitive ToyBox.
A summer camp counselor explains how the camp where he taught tennis this summer worked to keep its staff and campers safe.
Many education organizations are scrambling to organize virtual events. A company founder offers tips based on her experience having to get one of those forums up and running quickly.

K-12 school district leaders discuss issues unique to early childhood education and how to address remote instruction, learning loss, parent training and social-emotional learning amid the pandemic.
In this new instructional environment caused by the coronavirus outbreak, educators are worried about screen time, the digital divide and more.
The rise of esports teams at the K-12 level is highlighting the skills that these activities teach students to prepare them for life after high school.
The growing popularity of esports among students and its entry into high school athletics could provide business openings in the marketplace.