A Consultant Talks About How K-12 Companies Can Anticipate School Systems' Needs
Many districts are likely to use a new infusion of federal Title IV money to enhance existing programs, predicts David DeSchryver of Whiteboard Advisors.
Inc.com Columnist and Financing Expert Outlines the Factors to Consider When Growing a Business
Ami Kassar, a finance expert and columnist for Inc.com, outlines the questions entrepreneurs must ask themselves about risk, investment, and growth.
Pearson Study Found Three Prominent Barriers to Supporting Classroom Decisions
Kristen DiCerbo of education publisher Pearson discusses the company’s recent research into designing data dashboards that better support classroom decision-making.
Making Ed Tech Accessible for Students With Special Needs Is Relatively Simple, Disability Attorney Explains
Schools expect the technology they use to be accessible to students who are blind and have other disabilities, and those expectations are finding their way into contract language.
The Founder of an African Ed-Tech Incubator Offers Guidance for Companies Keen on Introducing Products to Emerging Economies
Education companies can succeed in developing countries in Africa if they clearly understand the potential risks and rewards, says Jamie Martin, the founder of the African ed-tech incubator Injini.
CEO Jack Lynch Reflects on Pearson's Departure from the K-12 Curriculum Market, and the Rise of Open Resources
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt CEO Jack Lynch argues that effective curriculum is “less about iTunes playlists” and more akin to “a movie, with each scene building on a previous scene,” coherently.
VR Hardware Has Become 'Cheap and Comfortable,' But Content Development Has Not Caught Up
A pair of researchers who have studied virtual reality offer advice to K-12 product developer on the technology’s potential — and pitfalls to avoid.
Analysis Shows Percentage of K-12 Schools in the U.S. Using Various Learning Management Systems
The LMS landscape is changing as K-12 districts are getting more sophisticated in their understanding of what they need and how they want to use this technology.
Entrepreneurs Should Closely Review the Level of Expertise and Hands-On Mentoring Offered
Education companies should judge accelerator programs on their ability to help with marketing, data analysis, outreach, and goal-setting, a trio of investors say.
Experts Trying to Help Ed-Tech Companies Navigate the Twists and Turns of State Measures
States have been passing student-data-privacy laws at a feverish pace, creating situations that can confound companies. The Future of Privacy Forum offers tips for ed-tech businesses.
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