A set of 16 guidelines describes how companies should conduct and report ed-tech research to meet ESSA requirements and educators’ expectations.
Open Ed. Provider Appealing Decision in Closely Watched Lawsuit
Curriculum provider Great Minds is appealing a federal court ruling that dismissed its lawsuit accusing FedEx of improperly copying “open” educational resources at the behest of schools.
Tech Companies Stage “Day of Action” Urging FCC to Protect Net Neutrality
Many prominent tech companies are urging their users to oppose FCC efforts to weaken “net neutrality” protections.
Education Business Adviser Discovers K-12 Schools’ à la Carte Purchasing Behaviors
A study of 37 curriculum decision makers in 20 states found that educators want products for science and social studies that fit with inquiry-based learning.
Branding Needs in Phoenix District; Delaware State Seeks Science Assessment System
Marketing and assessment professionals needed in Phoenix, Ariz. and the state of Delaware.
Tailoring Personalized Learning to School Needs: The View From Chicago
Kevin Connors, the director of personalized learning for the Chicago public schools, outlines the role of principals in making decisions about instruction and ed-tech purchasing.
K-12 Dealmaking: Hero K12 Takes In $150 Million; Lingokids Raises $4 Million
Wonderschool, a network of boutique early childhood programs, has raised a $2 million seed round of financing led by First Round Capital,
Phoenix District Seeks Financial Management System; Texas District Plans to Install Network
The Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona is seeking software to manage expenses, and the Raymondville school system in Texas needs network installation and repair.
The Canadian K-12 Market: Not a Carbon Copy of the United States
Canadian school officials tend to have strikingly different views of assessment, data use, and other education policies than their U.S. counterparts.
How to Bring Learning Science Principles Into K-12 Product Design
Stanford University’s Candace Thille says education companies can design products that capitalize on learning science in order to create personalized learning environments.