New Technologies and External Pressures Will Shape Spending in the Market
EdWeek Market Brief asked education company officials about their predictions for how school district demands for products will evolve during the coming academic year.
The Opportunity to Deliver Products to Independent Schools, and Directly to Parents Could Grow in Some States
Recent efforts to broaden school choice and funnel state dollars to parents and private schools are raising questions about the potential implications for the sector.
Alternatives to Traditional Venture Capital Have Suddenly Come Into Greater Focus
As the investment landscape becomes more difficult, alternatives to traditional venture capital, for both startup and established education businesses, are coming into greater focus.
State Funding Has Not Kept Up With Local Needs, But Districts Are Trying to Preserve High-Value Programs
EdWeek Market Brief takes an in-depth look at the key budgetary and policy shifts that will affect education companies working in the state with more than 5 million students.
Leaders of Companies Describe Their Organizations' Internal and External Sources of Inspiration
Leaders of education companies spoke to EdWeek Market Brief about the internal and external sources of inspiration that help their organizations.
Many Education Companies Need the Help of Universities and Other Researchers In Order to Evaluate Their Products
Many education companies would like to conduct research on their products but aren’t sure how to partner with universities and other researchers.
Trying to Safeguard Student Information After the Fact Is Costly and Time-Intensive
Privacy consultants and researchers discuss the steps companies need to take to ensure that they’re meeting district standards and state and federal regulations.
Technology, Parental Demands, and National Policy Are Changing the Landscape
New policies in the massive South Asian nation encourage the development of holistic approaches to teaching and learning, and the cultivation of students’ critical thinking skills.
A Sweeping Measure Creates Incentives for Districts to Buy Materials From the State Board-Approved List
Legislation headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk creates new incentives for districts to buy state-approved materials.
The Biggest District Client Is Not Necessarily the Best One, If a Vendor Isn't Ready
Education companies need to resist the temptation to simply chase the biggest contract in the biggest district.
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