Tech Companies Are Bringing Advances Into the Market, But Demand Is Still Outstripping Supply
School systems’ demands for devices both in the U.S. and internationally has surged during COVID, even amid bottlenecks in supply, says Futuresource Consulting’s Michael Boreham.
A Newsela Executive Talks About Shifting Away From COVID-Era Pricing
Newsela Chief Marketing Officer Adriel Sanchez breaks down how the company arranged free access to its products during COVID and why it saw professional development as so important.
Kaya Henderson's New Company, Reconstruction, Is Targeting the After-School Market
Kaya Henderson’s new company, Reconstruction, is offering supplemental curriculum meant to help a generation of Black students know their own history and culture.
Even With Deals for AIR Assessment and Rosetta Stone, "We're Not Done," Says Top Executive John Campbell
Cambium Learning CEO John Campbell talks about how his company’s recent, major acquisitions of Rosetta Stone and American Institutes for Research Assessment mesh with his organization’s strategic vision.
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.
Companies Need to Promote Educator Collaboration, an Advisor to Districts Recommends
Education companies should look to help educators collaborate and master skills beyond rote, tech-based applications, says Ronn Nozoe of ASCD.
The Platform Is Planning to Collaborate With More Districts and Education Companies
The communication platform, which has become essential for many schools, is eyeing expansion and partnerships with K-12 companies.
A New Investment Fund Launched by ETS Can Support the Assessment Organization's Bottom Line and Mission, Its Director Says
The assessment and research organization ETS recently launched a venture capital arm. The fund’s managing director, Ralph Taylor-Smith, talks with EdWeek Market Brief about its ambitions.
Online Giant Looks to Serve as Hub for Districts' Spending on Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Lessons and Activities
The head of Amazon Business talks about the massive online retailer’s new, dedicated service aimed at making it easier for schools to spend stimulus dollars on supplies for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.
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