District Demands for Social-Emotional Supports, Special Populations Also Could Grow
Analysts expect investors to seek out companies that help districts use big data, gain deeper understanding of school systems, and focus on special populations in 2016.
Advice on the School Market From Those Who Know it Best
Looking for a window into schools’ technology plans? Great insights abound in K-12 applications for the federal E-rate program.
More Technology, Devices, Has Not Meant Academic Progress in Some Countries
More technology doesn’t guarantee more learning—and in some cases, it means less. That was the surprising finding of a recent study that looked at the global impact of ed-tech.
Vendors Should Be Proactive in Addressing Privacy Issues, Not Wait for Districts to Act
Student-data privacy is a big issue for school leaders—and for vendors, too. Bob Moore, who co-authored a Consortium for School Networking “toolkit” on the issue, talked with EdWeek Market Brief’s Sean Cavanagh about privacy takeaways for companies.
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