District officials have very different views of the importance of judging products by their research base — depending on whether the potential purchase is an academic intervention, learning game, or ELL-focused products.
Teacher Hiring Poised to Rise After Years in the Doldrums
New teacher hires in both the public and private school markets are expected to rise over the next few years, according to federal data.
Complaint to FTC Targets Businesses Producing Web-Connected Toys
Privacy organizations have filed a Federal Trade Commission complaint alleging that a set of internet-connected toys lack the necessary safeguards to protect children’s personal information.
An Inside Look at Teachers’ Tech Needs: Advice From a Leading College of Education
A academic scholar who trains future K-12 educators offers advice to vendors on how they can design products and professional development to address teachers’ tech needs and fears.
Personalized Learning Leader Values Pricing Transparency, On-Site Support
As the Oakland school district moves into widespread use of digitally driven personalized learning, school leaders want education companies that provide a high level of service.
Post-Election Positioning: Implications for Education Companies
K-12 market experts examine how Trump’s election, Republican control of Congress, and statehouse results will affect education funding, school choice measures, and the potential impact on ed-tech initiatives.
Cracking Open Opportunities in China’s Education Market
Chinese schools, particularly those operated privately, are buying a variety of curricular, ed-tech, and online management products, creating opportunities for foreign companies.
Calif. Attorney General Cautions Ed-Tech Companies on Data Privacy
Kamala Harris, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate, issued recommendations for securing sensitive student information out of concern about companies’ potential to collect specific types of data.
Conquering Teachers’ Tech Anxieties a Recurrent Theme at iNACOL
Attendees at a major ed-tech summit shared ideas that included peer-to-peer collaboration, and giving teachers greater input in buying decisions.
Charting a Course for the Charter Market
What’s the point of trying to make a splash in the charter school market, which represents only a small slice of public school spending?