Individual pots of grant money and 'unobligated' funds can offer flexibility
District and company officials who know what to look for in state and federal funding programs can find unused money for ed tech and other priorities.
Cultural Differences, Exchange Rates, Pricing, and Reseller Relationships Are All Key Factors to Understand
To succeed in the international market, companies need to bridge cultural divides, grasp the nuances of currency differences, and learn to work with resellers, consultant George DeBakey tells EdWeek Market Brief.
Utah Lawmakers Act on Report Outlining Local Districts' Digital Needs
When Utah decided to provide more funds for technology in schools, the state first commissioned an inventory of every district’s ed-tech status, and anticipated needs.
Evergreen Consulting Group CEO John Watson outlines critical lessons learned for vendors
Evergreen Consulting Group CEO John Watson, who has been analyzing blended learning trends for more than a decade, outlines the steps companies should take to succeed in this market.
Startups May Benefit From More Flexible Federal Standards for 'Evidence' Under ESSA
A looser requirement for evidence-based strategies under the new federal education law, ESSA, gives emerging education companies opportunities for growth, predicts the University of Pennsylvania’s Barbara Kurshan.
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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