States and school districts are increasingly asking for data analytics tools in their requests for curriculum and assessment products and services.
Making a Profit Can Also Mean Helping the World
Social emotional learning company Move This World began as a non profit. That model didn’t fit, but the company still pursues its goal of helping teachers and students.
Federal Education Spending Bill Would Boost Funding for Title IV, Career-Tech
Education funding for everything from PD to ed tech will remain the same or increase in fiscal 2019–if the House of Representatives approves the spending bill and the president signs it by September 30.
How the 2018 State Elections Could Shape the K-12 Market
Thirty-six governors’ races and more three-quarters of the nation’s state legislative seats are on the ballot this fall, and voters’ choices are likely to have a big impact on education budgets.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Announces $2 Billion Philanthropic Fund for Preschools, Homeless Families
Billionaire Jeff Bezos today tweeted that he will be launching “Montessori-style preschools” and supporting organizations that help homeless families with a $2 billion philanthropic fund.
What Works Clearinghouse Looking at Costs of Implementing Interventions
The What Works Clearinghouse will be updating information about costs for interventions it has evaluated, said Mark Schneider, the director of the Institute of Education Sciences.
Tech-Savvy Educators Often Use Vendors’ Info to Find Ed-Tech, But Doubt Their Research, Study Says
Educators often seek out vendor-provided data to learn about ed-tech tools, but they are unlikely to trust research vendors provide, a new study finds.
Open Educational Resources Provider Talks About Shaking Up the K-12 Market
Illustrative Mathematics CEO Lisa O’Masta, who leads one of the country’s biggest providers of open educational resources, explains what districts want from curriculum.
More Ed. Companies Are Relying on Remote Workers. What Are the Benefits and Risks?
An education company leads a list of businesses with the most remote workers, and the industry shows strong signs of growing interest in this employment option.
State Budgets for K-12 Improving, But Opportunities for Companies May Be Limited
Many states are approving increases in funding for schools, but some districts are wary of adding new programs and services, despite the monetary influx.