Many districts don’t realize they can spend Title I money on subjects outside of reading and math, and on non-academic interventions, says Melissa Junge, a consultant on federal education programs.
Video: Two-Minute Tip on Boosting Usage of Your Ed-Tech Product
More school districts are monitoring the usage of the digital learning resources they buy. That means ed-tech providers need to make sure teachers and educators see their products as must-have tools in classrooms.
Two Texas Districts Look to Purchase New Data Platforms
A pair of Texas districts are planning to buy data systems focused improving student achievement and operations, and on attendance, respectively; and an urban New Jersey system needs energy-related science equipment.
4 Ways to Talk to Parents About Students’ Social-Emotional Learning
Parents may not always recognize the term social-emotional learning, but educators can connect with them to help students develop important life skills around relationships, decision-making, and self-awareness.
Fraud Costs Education At Least $70 Million Globally, Study Says
Certified fraud examiners reported on their largest cases of occupational fraud for a recent report, and 97 cases came from the world of education.
Nashville, Baltimore School Districts Seek Student Assessment Software
The Metro Nashville district and Baltimore City schools are in the market for student assessment platforms, while a district in New York needs special education services.
Why Education Companies Should Take Rural Districts Seriously
Rural districts are often more innovative and willing to spend on new products than companies realize, say two experts on rural schools.
Tech Advances, Subscription Models Prompt Greater Emphasis on Customer Service
Education companies are putting more emphasis on creating a consultative, customer-service approach that goes way beyond just achieving a transactional sale.
Congrats! Your K-12 Company Has Won State Adoption. Now What?
Even after they win adoption in lucrative markets like Texas, Florida, and California, K-12 companies need effective strategies for winning over district buyers.
States Are Playing a Bigger Role in Digital Instruction, Survey Finds
The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) found that more states are providing guidance to help districts select and implement digital instructional materials.