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Robin L. Flanigan
Contributing Writer
Robin L. Flanigan is a contributing writer for EdWeek Market Brief.
E-mail robin@thekineticpen.com
Market Trends
April 30, 2021Feb. 10, 2022

Why District Leaders Tap Into Discretionary Spending Powers, Outside of RFPs

School Systems Have Been Forced to Make Quick Decisions About Desperately Needed Products

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Districts are using emergency spending authority to purchase a broader array of products than they did during pre-COVID days, according to vendors.

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Analyst's View
March 11, 2021March 16, 2021

The Science Products That Districts Need During COVID and Beyond

Finding Ways to Engage Students in the Digital Environment Has Become Critical

By Robin L. Flanigan
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The future of the science education is likely to be blend of hands-on and digital components, predicts Christine Anne Royce, the past president of the National Science Teaching Association.

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K-12 Insider
Feb. 18, 2021Feb. 18, 2021

Tackling Learning Loss: One California School District’s Approach

The San Diego School System's Math Strategy Has Been to Focus on "Just-in-Time" Support

By Robin L. Flanigan
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San Diego’s school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.

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Analyst's View
Dec. 18, 2020March 16, 2021

A Window Into an Early Education Company’s Plans for Growth

Lovevery Is Bullish on Its Subscription-Based Model, and Is Eyeing International Expansion

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Parents in the preschool market are becoming more “self-directed and intentional” in seeking out services, says Roderick Morris, the president of Lovevery.

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Analyst's View
Dec. 3, 2020Dec. 3, 2020

How One Ed. Company Is Growing Internationally, Despite COVID’s Disruption

Nearpod's CEO Offers a Window into How to Capitalize on Global Demands

By Robin L. Flanigan
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For Nearpod CEO Pep Carrera, the upside to bringing his ed-tech product to Europe, the Middle East, and other foreign markets has far outweighed the risks.

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K-12 Insider
Aug. 19, 2020

A District Tech Leader’s Message to Companies: Now Is the Time to Innovate

Vendors Looking for Business During COVID Need to Be Patient and Strategic, a North Carolina Official Says

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Marlo Gaddis, the chief technology officer for North Carolina’s largest district, says systems like hers are looking for streamlined, simple technology during the coronavirus.

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K-12 Insider
Aug. 6, 2020Aug. 13, 2020

The Critical Link Between Curriculum and Professional Development

A North Carolina District Administrator Looks for Products That Promise Depth and Equity

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Curriculum has to be implemented with fidelity, and only strong professional development will accomplish that, says Nakia Hardy, the deputy superintendent of the Durham, N.C., schools.

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K-12 Insider
Feb. 20, 2020

How Education Companies Can Stay on the Good Side of School Boards

School Board Members' Influence on Purchasing Is Often Indirect -- But Powerful

By Robin L. Flanigan
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School board members are the public face of districts, and many play an oversight role on contracts. Smart vendors will do everything they can to impress them.

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K-12 Insider
Jan. 3, 2020Feb. 4, 2020

The Workforce Skills That School Districts Want Embedded in Curriculum

A California School System Has Created Academic Lessons Designed to Meet the Demands of the Job Market

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Vendors are falling short in not designing academic resources that prepare students for the job market in creative ways, a California superintendent says.

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Market Trends
Nov. 5, 2019March 16, 2021

How the Future of Work Will Heap New Pressure on K-12 Companies

The Lifespan of Products in Curriculum and Other Areas Could Get Shorter, Some Predict

By Robin L. Flanigan
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Schools will increasingly count on education vendors to deliver products that cultivate analytic skills and collaborative ability, labor experts say.

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