Devices, Mental Health, and Support for Low-Performing Schools Have Emerged as Major Needs
Leaders of the Association of School Business Officials International lay out what they’re seeing from school districts as they figure out how to spend money from the American Rescue Plan.
A Texas Chief Academic Officer Talks About How Its Needs Have Shifted During the Pandemic
The chief academic officer of a major Texas school district talks about how his school system transformed the process through which it selects instructional materials.
A Pair of Indiana District Tech Leaders Talk About Improved Coordination, and What They Need From Vendors
Vendors need to guarantee strong customer service, integration with learning management systems, and strict data privacy, say a pair of K-12 tech leaders from Indiana.
Metro Nashville Schools' Trauma-Informed Schools Coordinator Talks About Their SEL Needs and Approaches
EdWeek Market Brief spoke to Metro Nashville Public Schools’ Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Schools Mary Crnobori about what “trauma-informed” means, and what SEL tools are missing from the current market.
An Instructional Leader From the San Francisco Schools Argues Mathematics Learning Should De-emphasize Speed
A director of math and computer science instruction for the San Francisco schools calls for curriculum and assessment in the COVID era that address a broad array of students’ needs.
Two Digitally Savvy Students Share Their Perspectives on Remote Learning and What Companies Need to Do Better
EdWeek Market Brief talked with two tech-savvy students about where digital products meet their needs, and fall short.
Florida's Lee County Has Modernized Its Digital Ecosystem, and It Expects Companies to Get on Board
Dwayne Alton, the tech director of the Lee County Schools in Florida, breaks down how his district has overhauled and streamlined its technology infrastructure, and how it expects vendors to contribute.
An Oregon School District Leader Talks About Needs in PD, English-Language Services, and More
Oregon superintendent Katrise Perera brings a distinct perspective to her interactions with vendors, having formerly served in a key role at a major education company.
The San Diego School System's Math Strategy Has Been to Focus on "Just-in-Time" Support
San Diego’s school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.
The Killeen District in Texas Is One of Many That Has Scrambled to Improve Online Access
The networks director of the Killeen, Texas, school system talks about how the district has worked with telecoms to make remote learning possible.
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