The school communication service said that the price increase per text will make free SMS service impossible to sustain for Verizon customers.
The Hottest Stories in the Ed. Market in 2018, and What It Means for the New Year
The most-read EdWeek Market Brief articles in 2018 focused on what educators want from ed-tech products, Chinese investors’ interest in the U.S. education market, and K-12 sales strategy.
How K-12 Companies Can Tap Into New Opportunities in the Federal Career-Tech Ed Law
Getting a good read on local priorities, and connecting with advisory committees, can open doors for a better understanding of what CTE products and services might resonate.
What the 2018 Election Means for K-12 Companies: 4 Takeaways
The federal and state elections are unlikely to yield a bounty of new education funding, some analysts say, but the passage of district-level tax measures will likely create opportunities for education companies.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Betting on Better Days Ahead, With State Adoptions
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s financial results were mixed for the third quarter, as the company expects a big curriculum adoption cycle to boost its performance in 2019.
Missouri Districts Need Mental Health Services, Social Media Monitoring Tool; AP Books Sought in New York District
Missouri districts in Springfield and Rockwood need mental health services and a social media monitoring tool, while a New York’s Buffalo district looks to buy AP books.
Tips for Winning New Clients and Expanding Your Footprint in the K-12 Market
Invest in building long-term relationships, create a vision of an ideal customer, and get your people on the ground where you can, company leaders and industry experts suggest.
A Career and Technical Education Leader Talks About Her District’s Biggest Needs
Patti Beltram, a nationally recognized career and technical education director, looks for curriculum that is flexible enough to serve her district’s many industry-focused programs.
Texas District Awards Contract to IXL Learning; Tennessee K-12 System Seeks College-Prep Program
A Utah school system is looking to purchase student enrollment software, and a Texas district has awarded IXL Learning a three-year contract for online math resources.
Data Analytics Requirements in State and District RFPs and Bids Rising Rapidly
States and school districts are increasingly asking for data analytics tools in their requests for curriculum and assessment products and services.