Help School Systems Look for Overlooked Sources of Funding and Understand Their Financial Constraints
K-12 companies should look to help districts find overlooked sources of money, such as grant revenue, and recognize the financial constraints districts are working under, says a highly regarded district chief financial officer.
Tool Collects Data on Usage, Privacy Policies, and Pricing for Effective Contract Management
Curriculum directors are looking at ed-tech usage data as part of their decisionmaking about which products will help with instruction, and which need to be jettisoned.
The Chief Information Officer for the Cincinnati Schools Talks About the Evolution of a Mobile Learning App
The chief information officer for the Cincinnati public schools talks about the lessons companies can learn from the district’s development of a mobile learning app.
Ed-Tech Products, Security Services, Furniture Among Biggest Needs
Districts across New York state are likely to prioritize spending on assistive technology, as well as school security, over the coming year.
School Media Specialists Can Link Companies With Classroom Educators
Looking for an avenue to reach teachers? Librarians might be key to making connections between your product and the people most likely to use it in a school.
Top Administrators From Two Major School Systems Explain the Benefits for Companies
Top procurement officials from the Houston and Nashville school systems say companies that lose out on RFPs can gain valuable insights from getting a breakdown of what went wrong.
Leader of State School Boards Group Points to Opportunities in Data Management, Personalized Learning, and More
A state education expert outlines opportunities for businesses now that all states have submitted their ESSA accountability plans.
Recent Changes Could Spark Charter School Growth, Remake Title I Spending
Recent policy changes in Florida could dramatically shape district policy in areas such as charter school growth and Title I spending.
A District That's Ahead of the Curve Offers Advice for Companies to Meet Teacher and Parent Needs
Three key leaders in a Wisconsin district explain what they’re looking for in personalized learning tools, and where existing educational technology isn’t meeting their needs.
Educators Need a Higher Level of 'Usable Output' From Tests, District Leader Says
Effective PD can boost teachers’ understanding of links between assessment and effective instruction, a recent pilot study suggests.
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