Major Policy Shifts Weighed by Federal Officials Would Have a Big Impact on District Spending
Many school systems applying for E-rate funding this year are focused on a new set of needs, and their shifting priorities have implications for ed-tech companies.
Firms Eye Products For Families, and Those That Can Be Delivered in Multiple Environments
Investors are putting a premium on companies that have the products and expertise to span distance learning and a return to in-person lessons.
EdWeek Market Brief Surveyed the Nation's District on Their Spending Plans for 2021-22
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that the nation’s school district leaders have clear spending priorities for next fiscal year, even if state and local economic forecasts remain uncertain.
Employers Can Find Ways to Turn Remote Office Environments Into Positives
Education businesses should ask their employees what support they need to be successful during COVID — and honor their successes during these difficult circumstances.
The ‘Homework Gap’ Hurts Students, and Has Implications for Ed-Tech Providers
Low bandwidth in students’ homes poses a challenge for education companies. Here’s how they’re responding, with products and workarounds.
Partnerships and Collaborations Are Opening Doors to Better Meet the Needs of Schools
The pandemic has laid bare needs that education companies are trying to address with new collaborations and partnerships.
COVID-19 Has Created New Opportunities for Virtual Gatherings, Often on a Small Scale
With the cancellation of sprawling, in-person conferences because of the coronavirus, vendors are turning to fast-paced, interactive virtual events that allow for engaging discussions.
Responding to Schools' Remote and Hybrid Needs Has Brought Hurdles, and Opportunity
EdWeek Market Brief explores how education businesses changed direction in response to fast-evolving district needs during the coronavirus.
Districts Are Looking for Flexibility, Ease of Use, and Accommodations for Print Demands
The coronavirus has spawned demands for flexible, digitally focused products that resonate with both teachers and parents — yet the need for print endures.
New Demands for Online Learning Are Creating Opportunities for Less Familiar Players
Education companies that either weren’t involved in education at all, or had a relatively narrow interest in it, are finding ways to serve the market during COVID-19.
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