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.
The Growing Demand for Ed-Tech Products in the Asian Nation Has Lured Venture Capital
India’s ed-tech sector is accelerating rapidly, thanks to a surge of investments and acquisitions, and a new interest in digital learning within the country during COVID.
School Districts Could Be Turning to Cooperative Purchasing, Sole-Source Bids, and Discretionary Buying
K-12 schools have shifted buying patterns and reduced reliance on RFPs in the early months of COVID-19. Now, professional development is one of their top purchasing priorities.
State Legislative Races, Major Ballot Initiatives, and Federal Policy Could Affect Budgets, School Choice
Several state ballot measures in November’s election could collectively pour tens of millions of new dollars into K-12 education, creating new money for districts to work with during rocky economic times.
District Officials Want to See Businesses' Proof of Commitment to Addressing the Concerns Roiling Communities
School districts are increasingly demanding to see evidence of education businesses’ commitment to diversity and combating racism, not only in their products but in their staffing.
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.
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