State funding for K-12 is likely to fall sharply, though districts could look to protect essentials like distance-learning support and professional development, says school finance expert Mike Griffith.
Myths About Title I Spending, and How Vendors Can Overcome Them
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.
Utah, Texas Districts Seek Software for Blended Learning, Nutrition
Districts need blended learning and nutrition software licenses. Utah and Texas districts seek software licenses for blended learning and nutrition. Also, another Texas district needs special education services.
Montgomery County, Maryland District Pulls RFP for Curriculum Decision Worth Millions
The recent retirement of two Montgomery County administrators, announcing their plans to join Discovery Education, derailed the entire RFP, for which Discovery had submitted a proposal.
Districts’ Increasingly Sophisticated Use of Data Powers Demand for Company Expertise
As district leaders use data to drive instruction, they are looking for help to make the numbers more understandable and actionable for educators.
Tennessee Seeks Database App, Maryland Wants Backup Software
Tennessee’s education department wants a database to track special education compliance, while a Maryland system wants backup software and Maine is looking for learning centers.
Houston Seeks Special Ed. Materials; Denver Wants Literacy Curricula
Houston wants instructional materials and assistive technology for special education students, while Denver seeks literacy intervention curricula and a Utah district wants plagiarism detection software.
Companies Face Growing Demands Around Digital Accessibility
Ed-tech companies, with the help of trade groups and K-12 organizations, are trying to find ways to make sure their products meet accessibility guidelines for students with special needs.
Private Investments in Preschool, Career-Tech Ed. Fueled in New Federal Grants
The U.S. Department of Education is exploring “pay for success” models in early childhood education and career-and-technical education, and the agency will separately conduct research on whether the model can be used in English-language learning.
Educators Want More Mobile Technologies for Classroom Use, Better PD
An initiative to improve the use of apps and mobile technology in the instruction of special education students finds that teachers aren’t receiving the professional development they want.