Companies That Give a Pa. District Price Breaks Get Help Developing, Promoting Products
A Pennsylvania school district offers an example of how districts can negotiate discounts with education companies, in exchange for explaining the potential benefits of their products to other K-12 systems.
Ohio System Won Grant to Create 'Maker Space' Mobile Lab, But Effort Required Overhaul
An Ohio district made adjustments after purchasing a mobile “fab lab” with high-tech equipment that required extensive teacher training.
Barbara Foorman Talks About How New Assessments Can Measure the Skills of Students of Many Backgrounds and Skill Levels
Researcher Barbara Foorman talks about her study on the use of computer-adaptive tests of literacy for ELLs in early grades in the Miami-Dade schools in Florida.
As K-12 Games Rise in Popularity, So Do Expectations for What They Should Deliver
What are district officials looking for in educational games? An Illinois school district administrator offers straight talk to vendors.
The Florida Virtual School Wants Platforms That Are Truly Adaptive, Not 'Prescriptive'
Jill Barnes, a top official at the Florida Virtual School, describes what she expects from adaptive learning providers.
Houston Tech Chief Makes Personalization, a Better Interface, and Integration With Other Software High Priorities
The Houston Independent school system is on the leading edge of efforts to require student information systems that integrate well with other platforms.
Providers Trying to Break Through Would Be Wise to Join Forces With Other Vendors, One Expert Says
Digital providers trying to land K-12 contracts over heavily favored incumbents should think about reaching out to administrators focused on professional development–not to overburdened procurement staff.
Vendors have a role to play, but it's not business as usual.
A pair of state officials talk about how the federal Go Open campaign has changed what they’re demanding from content providers.
Consider Sharing Financial Risks and Hiring Former Educators, a Top K-12 Tech Expert Recommends
Hal Friedlander, the former chief information officer of the nation’s largest school district, talks about how new and emerging digital providers can compete with established players for K-12 contracts.
Two educators outline the reasons why they do and do not choose certain ed-tech products
Two educators who are savvy users of learning technologies talk about the steps companies should take to work more effectively with teachers.
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