K-12 Companies Can Be Targets for External Threats, But They Should Also Guard Against Internal Risks
Internal and external fraud is a real threat to businesses and nonprofits in education, as in any other industry. We look at how to address this threat.
Imbellus' CEO Says Her Assessments Will Predict Students' Readiness for a Soon-to-Be-Disrupted Workforce
Imbellus’ CEO says her company’s AI-fueled assessments can give schools more useful information about students’ preparation for a fast-changing workforce.
Sales Reps With Ed-Tech Expertise, Commitment to Individual Products Are Prized
The print-to-digital shift has placed a premium on sales and distribution staff being able to explain complex products with with confidence, says consultant Neal Goff.
Vendors Benefit From Arranging Structured Conversations That Bring Together Teams Focused on Content, Sales, Implementation, and Product Development
Divisions between sales, content, product development, and support teams can scuttle a K-12 company’s ambitions. A pair of experts who’ve worked to break down silos within companies talk about how to do it.
Getting "the Right Message at the Right Time" to District Staff Is Essential, Says Kenneth Tam
Companies need to work to make sure teachers understand the “why” when a district is going with a new product, says Kenneth Tam.
The Federal Program Is More Flexible Than Many Districts Know, Explains Education Consultant Melissa Junge
Many districts don’t realize they can spend Title I money on subjects outside of reading and math, and on non-academic interventions, says Melissa Junge, a consultant on federal education programs.
Great Companies Tend to Amplify the 'Brutal Facts Data' Over the 'Good News Data'
Tech giant Amazon used Jim Collins’ flywheel concept to fuel its rapid expansion, and the author explains how the strategy can work for K-12 businesses too.
Jonathan Grayer's Investment Group Weld North Aspires to Create 'Two-Way' Curriculum Resources and More Informative Tests
Former Kaplan CEO Jonathan Grayer believes digital K-12 curriculum and assessment needs an infusion of cutting-edge tech and research, and that the companies he’s backing will lead the way.
The List of Materials At Risk for Trademark and Copyright Infringement Is Longer Than Most Companies Realize
Trademark and copyright protections are available for things many companies don’t think about, such as unique names of product lines and computer code.
An Ethics Guru and a PR Expert Talk About How to Make That Decision Without Alienating Customers
An ethics guru and a public relations expert talk about when and how to make those decisions without alienating current and potential customers.
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