The Effects of COVID-19 and Remote Instruction Are Changing District Demands for Testing
The coronavirus has forced a number of assessment providers to place new emphasis on non-testing product lines.
Tactics in Professional Development, Sales, and Other Areas Have Gone Through Major Shifts
Districts’ appetite for virtual events, and companies’ new reliance on online sales and outreach, is reshaping how business gets done in education.
Vendors Have to Know When to Challenge Questionable Demands, and When to Give In
It’s not unusual for companies to hear requests from districts that the company thinks are misguided. What’s the best response?
Many Countries Have Launched Ambitious Digital Programs, Even Amid Economic Pain
Despite broad economic uncertainty, the international education market offers opportunities for vendors who choose the right countries with the right strategies.
Lessons Learned From School Closures Could Create Dramatic Shifts in the Marketplace, New Opportunities
Education company officials say COVID-19 will have a long-term impact on product design and quality, innovation, and approaches to equity.
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.
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