New State Money Pads District Budgets, but Staffing Shortages, Inflation Expected to Affect Spending
School district leaders in Pennsylvania warn that a newly approved increase in state funding will be offset by other challenges.
The Leaders of Companies From ACT to Macmillan Share the Reads That Have Influenced Them
The leaders of 10 different education companies talk about the books that have influenced their leadership, and helped them plan for the future.
Many School Districts Need On-Campus Upgrades to Accommodate Rapid Tech Growth of Devices and Use
Districts’ internet connectivity has vastly improved, but the sheer number of tech devices and tools that operate on them is creating new needs.
Rising Costs May Hit Harder in Coming Years, Just as Federal Pandemic Aid Wanes
School systems’ relatively long purchasing cycles and contracts with vendors may help stave off immediate pain, but not forever.
The Prospect of a New, Immersive Online World Has Raised Concerns About Student Well-Being
While some see breakthrough learning opportunities in the immersive world, others worry about students’ capacity to use it responsibly.
Education Companies Need to Think Carefully About How They Structure Teams, and How They Protect Their Materials
Education companies need to think carefully about how they structure their teams, and how they protect their resources from theft, when they enter a foreign market.
Districts Are Trying to Get Creative in Anticipating the Eventual Loss of Federal Stimulus Aid
Despite new flexibility provided by the federal government, K-12 systems face complicated decisions in preparing for the the eventual loss of emergency stimulus aid.
Two years into the pandemic, educators are asking for help mastering tech tools and platforms that were thrust on them during the worst of COVID.
Companies Say Hiring to Keep Up With Product Demand Is an Urgent Need
Demand and investment is driving hiring in the education industry, spurring providers to look to former teachers to fill those roles.
Companies Are Under Pressure to Show the Research Behind Their Strategies
At a moment when many districts are investing in expansive tutoring efforts, companies are under rising pressure to prove their programs’ effectiveness.
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