Smaller Systems Are Often Willing to Innovate and Band Together to Buy Products
Rural districts are often more innovative and willing to spend on new products than companies realize, say two experts on rural schools.
Be Ready to Answer Questions About Cyber-Insurance and Data Governance, Says District Tech Leader
Vendors should be prepared to tell school districts exactly what data they collect, and how it’s protected, says K-12 cybersecurity leader Melissa Tebbenkamp.
Demanding Curriculum and Teacher Training Are Major Needs in the Emerging Tech Field, an Arkansas Official Says
Arkansas has one of the most ambitious computer science programs in the country, but it needs more from curriculum providers, says state director Anthony Owen.
Word of Mouth Referrals, and Products That Reflect Real-World Experience Matter in an Alabama School System
The Talladega, Ala., County School District has a big footprint in the national conversation about advancing STEM for its students.
A School System That Usually Writes Its Own Curricula Decides to Purchase SEL Content
After reviewing SEL products from nine vendors, the Howard County, Md. school district chose one for teachers in its 42 elementary schools. We look at the decision-making process.
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.
Actionable K-12 intel for business leaders powered by data and original research you can trust.