Some District Officials Are Demanding New Resources and New Approaches to Combating Bias
K-12 organizations, at the urging of school districts, are re-examining their academic resources and practices to determine whether they’re promoting racial equity and inclusion.
New Demands Have Emerged, Based Partly on the Needs of Parents
The disruptions caused by the pandemic are fueling interest in out-of-school programs including in curriculum, technology, and social-emotional supports.
There's a New Emphasis on Helping Parents and Weaving Accessibility Into Products
COVID-19 is intensifying school districts’ focus on products’ accessibility and tailoring products for use by students with various special needs.
EdWeek Market Brief's Survey Asked Educators About Their Priorities Supporting Students' Well-Being
District leaders see an array of challenges meeting students’ social-emotional learning needs during the COVID-19 era, according the results of a new survey by EdWeek Market Brief.
Challenges Staging Reviews, and Funding Concerns, Are Causing Delays in Some Markets. Others Are Rolling Ahead
Some states’ curricular materials adoption processes are rolling ahead despite the COVID pandemic, while others are being delayed.
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Finds That Educators Want Resources to Help Offset Anticipated Slides
An EdWeek Market Brief survey of district administrators and teachers reveals a demand for curriculum to help with students’ anticipated learning loss from coronavirus disruptions.
K-12 Leaders and Vendors Offer Advice on How Education Providers Can Get the Tone and Substance Right
The time that districts can devote to vendor meetings during COVID-19 is precious. Here are four tips for how companies can give districts the substance and tone they want.
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Asked About Districts' 'Urgent Needs' in Gauging Students' Skills and Emotions
EdWeek Market Brief asked district officials in a nationwide survey about their most urgent assessment needs, as they cope with COVID-19 and tentatively plan for reopening schools.
Vendors Are Considering How to Make That Shift in Sensitive Ways That Don't Alienate Districts
Transitioning from free to paid status could be a tricky business for companies that have been offering K-12 access to their products at no charge.
Now's the Time to Practice Virtual Pitches, Shift Sales Staff Into New Areas, and Explore International Markets
Sales teams needed to make major shifts thanks to coronavirus-related school closures. These tips explain how several companies approached the challenge.
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