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.
Provider of ‘Connected Toys’ VTech Settles Federal Privacy Complaint
The developer of online games and apps will pay $650,000 to settle a complaint of privacy violations brought by the FTC.
District RFPs From Calif., Wash. State Show Enrollment, Management Platforms in High Demand
K-12 systems in Washington state and California are planning to buy student enrollment systems, and a Colorado district has put out an RFP for a learning management platform.
Statewide Learning Centers, Summer Programs, and Wireless Networking Wanted
Hawaii’s Education Department seeks community learning centers, while Atlanta wants summer programs and a Minnesota district is in the market for wireless networking.
What You Need to Know About Developing Products for Early Childhood Education
An expert in early childhood and technology talks about what’s missing in the learning apps he sees, and how ed-tech providers can help preschool educators use digital tools more effectively.
6 Factors That Drive K-12 Districts’ Curriculum Decisions
Districts tend to want comprehensive curricula that they can modify, rather than piecemeal coverage of content, according to the Babson Survey Research Group.
Will Reversal of FCC’s ‘Net Neutrality’ Policy Help or Hurt Schools?
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal to dismantle “net neutrality” policies adopted two years are being greeted skeptically by some school officials.
What Do K-12 Leaders Want From Education Consultants?
Professional development, grant applications, strategic planning, and curriculum development top the priority list for district leaders seeking help from consultants, new survey shows.
5 Things in the GOP Tax Bill That K-12 Companies Should Watch Carefully
Provisions in the tax legislation moving through Congress could curtail district spending, but also free up dollars in new areas.
Online Homework Help and Website Development Sought in California
A California library is looking for live, online tutoring for K-12 students and adult learners, while Vista, Calif. schools want web management services and the Durango, Colo. district seeks a proficiency-based personalized learning program.