An Array of Key State Laws, and Others in the Works, Will Shape the Practices of Vendors
State laws affecting the deletion of student information and other practices can have a big impact on education companies, says Tyler Park of the Future of Privacy Forum.
Finding Ways to Engage Students in the Digital Environment Has Become Critical
The future of the science education is likely to be blend of hands-on and digital components, predicts Christine Anne Royce, the past president of the National Science Teaching Association.
The Resource Offered by CASEL Is a Go-To Blueprint for Many School Systems
Guidelines released by the influential group CASEL place an emphasis on programs and products supporting equity, and whether materials are developmentally appropriate for students.
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.
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