A Massachusetts School System Wants to Give Teachers Better Information for Judging Ed Tech
The Natick, Mass., district counts on teachers to help evaluate ed-tech products, and it is trying to bring more data analysis to that process.
Companies That Focus on Successful Implementation and Support of the District's Goals Get High Marks
The superintendent of the Compton Unified School District has overseen a digital shift there, in part through partnerships with ed-tech companies.
Big Tech Shifts Create Need for Screening, Retention, Social Media-Oriented Tools
School systems need tech-based HR systems capable of sharing data and analyzing information, says Dale R. Fisher, a board member of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators.
K-12 Administrator Wants to Compare ‘Apples to Apples’ When Examining Product Research by Vendors
The chief academic officer of a 13,000-student district says he weighs vendor-produced research as he investigates whether a digital product or service is right for students.
Procurement Expert From Nation's 9th-Largest School District Says Contract Failure Is a 'Cumulative Process'
A procurement expert from the nation’s 9th-largest school system says the top reason some vendor contracts fail is due to cumulative neglect.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg System Is Looking for Better Content for Its Diverse Population
Charlotte “Nadja” Trez, executive director of English learner services for the 147,000-student Charlotte- Mecklenburg schools, says districts like hers need demanding content for ELLs, scaffolded to different language levels.
Demands for Curriculum, Virtual Reality, Assessment Are Changing for the 37,000-Student School System
Patti Beltram, a nationally recognized career and technical education director, looks for curriculum that is flexible enough to serve her district’s many industry-focused programs.
Arkansas' Director of Assessment Talks About How State and Local Demands Are Shifting
Arkansas Director of Assessment Hope Worsham talks about rising demands for performance-based, interim, and shorter tests, and what it means for vendors.
The Director of Blended Learning for a 7,500-Student District Talks About What It Takes to Win School Business
When this director of blended learning evaluates products, she’s in the middle of students and teachers, administrators and curriculum leaders, and her opinion carries weight.
Flexibility, the Ability to Generate Actionable Information, and Knowledge of the Field Are Highly Valued
Flexibility, the ability to generate actionable Information, and knowledge of the field are highly valued traits among companies vetted by assessment experts in the Orange County, Fla., schools.
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