A nearly three-fold increase in appropriations for the Title IV-A block grant in the new federal budget means many districts can dedicate more funds to ed-tech training for teachers.
Learning From the ‘Accidental Consequences’ of Student-Data-Privacy Laws
States have been passing student-data-privacy laws at a feverish pace, creating situations that can confound companies. The Future of Privacy Forum offers tips for ed-tech businesses.
What School Principals Really Want From Education Companies
A high school and a middle school principal talk about the steps that education companies can take to meet K-12 needs and the mistakes to avoid.
K-12 Dealmaking: Quizlet Raises $20 Million; EMC School Acquires Zulama
In this week’s dealmaking news, Quizlet, a free study app, raised $20 million in new funding. Also, EMC School, a provider of digital and blended language learning solutions, acquired digital programs producer Zulama.
5 Insights to Help Prepare Students for the Future of Work, From the Economist and Google
The role of educators and technology in teaching soft skills to the workforce of the future was the theme of a stud by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
‘If Education Companies Are Not Providing Mobile Solutions, They’re Holding Us Back’
The chief information officer for the Cincinnati public schools talks about the lessons companies can learn from the district’s development of a mobile learning app.
What K-12 Educators Want from Webinars
The founder and CEO of edWeb.net shares her insights about what it takes to put on winning webinars for educators.
K-12 Dealmaking: ParentPowered Raises $2.65 Million, Jumpstart Acquires Sokikom
Companies including a text messaging app and a provider of STEM tools for teachers raised funding. Also, educational games provider Jumpstart acquired online math program Sokikom, and Microsoft and PowerSchool unveiled a new partnership.
Feds Searching for Partner to Support Open Educational Resources Project
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking an outside, nonprofit organization to help it support and build the #GoOpen Network.
STEM Summer Program Wanted in Baltimore; Mobile App Sought in Calif.; Social Studies Curriculum in Wis.
Baltimore wants week-long STEM programs for rising 5th and 6th graders. The Kern High School District, Calif., seeks a contractor to design mobile app software, and Racine Unified School District, Wis., is looking for a 6th-12th grade social studies curriculum.