Lovevery Is Bullish on Its Subscription-Based Model, and Is Eyeing International Expansion
Parents in the preschool market are becoming more “self-directed and intentional” in seeking out services, says Roderick Morris, the president of Lovevery.
Nearpod's CEO Offers a Window into How to Capitalize on Global Demands
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.
Vendors Looking for Business During COVID Need to Be Patient and Strategic, a North Carolina Official Says
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.
A North Carolina District Administrator Looks for Products That Promise Depth and Equity
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.
School Board Members' Influence on Purchasing Is Often Indirect -- But Powerful
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.
A California School System Has Created Academic Lessons Designed to Meet the Demands of the Job Market
Vendors are falling short in not designing academic resources that prepare students for the job market in creative ways, a California superintendent says.
The Lifespan of Products in Curriculum and Other Areas Could Get Shorter, Some Predict
Schools will increasingly count on education vendors to deliver products that cultivate analytic skills and collaborative ability, labor experts say.
New Jersey District Officials Talk About Their 'Dream' Academic Materials
Too many curriculum materials attempt to align to academic standards but fail to address the depth of their content, say administrators from the Cherry Hill Public School District.
A New State Law Will Drive District Spending in Specific Areas, a Pair of Experts Who Work With School Systems Say
A newly approved law pumps $11.6 billion in new education funding into this critical state market for K-12 vendors.
Investors See Great Potential, But Are School Districts and Education Companies Ready to Take the Leap?
Some companies see the potential for blockchain to transform K-12 administrative tasks. But are school district officials ready to take the leap?
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