As states implement common core standards, new markets are opening for education materials, according to panelists at a software and industry association gathering.
An Education Publishing Consultant’s Defense of the Industry
Lee Wilson, a consultant to education publishers, argues that publishing companies are more innovative, teacher-friendly, and better for taxpayers than critics acknowledge.
Amplify Insight Wins Contract from Common-Core Testing Consortium
Amplify Insight, formerly known as Wireless Generation, has won a $12 million contract from a common-core testing consortium to develop a digital library.
Los Angeles Invites Proposals for Major Ed-Tech Contract
The 660,000-student Los Angeles Unified School District has released a request for proposal for a technology effort that could cost up to $500 million.
Demand for Wireless Networks, Tablets Will Grow, District Officials Say
A survey of district technology officials reveals that demand for tablets, and effective wireless technology is likely to grow.
District Tech Leaders Express Need for Wireless Networks, Tablets
School district technology officials say their demand for wireless networks and tablet computing devices will rise over the next three years, a new survey shows.
Market for Education Software, Digital Products Has Grown, Analysis Shows
The market for education software and digital products grew by more than 3.5 percent and now stands at $7.7 billion, new research shows.
Federal Innovation Grant Changes Rules, Narrows Focus
Future Investing in Innovation competitions will focus on key priority areas instead of a broad variety of topics.
Tablets or Teachers? L.A. Tech Initiative Sparks Heated Board Debate
Los Angeles is considering an unprecedented initiative that would give all 650,000 students an electronic device, leading to scrutiny as to how the district will pay for it.
New Adaptive Learning Software Caters to Incarcerated Youth
Knewton, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and an 11-state correctional facility education group join to put remediation software in correctional settings.