Education Company Executives Share Insights on How to Navigate a Tangled Process
Eager to reach new audiences and stay relevant during COVID, a number of education companies have overcome hurdles in unveiling new offerings during the ongoing health crisis.
School Systems Will Have Significant Leeway to Address Learning Loss and Other Needs
School systems are expected to have broad latitude to spend money from the American Rescue Plan on classroom and non-academic needs.
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, a Fixture on Wall Street for Decades, Are Roaring to Life
A new class of special purpose acquisition companies could give rise to a constellation of of publicly traded education companies, with more visibility and greater access to capital.
School Districts Are Looking for Products That Are Nimble Enough to Meet Pandemic-Era Uncertainties
The pandemic has fueled demand for academic lessons outside of core curriculum, as districts seek flexibility and digital materials that engage students.
Organizations Are Being Forced to Adapt as They Collect Feedback From New Groups of Districts and Parents
The pandemic has forced companies to change how they develop products and what they look for in incorporating feedback from educators and families.
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.
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