Many impoverished families are unaware of opportunities for summer learning, and it’s up to program providers to get the word out, according to a new report.
Election Results: A Muddled Picture for K-12 Funding and the Education Industry (Updated)
The results of the Nov. 3 election carry potentially big implications for companies in the market. Check back on EdWeek Market Brief for the latest results.
A District Tech Leader’s Message to Companies: Now Is the Time to Innovate
Marlo Gaddis, the chief technology officer for North Carolina’s largest district, says systems like hers are looking for streamlined, simple technology during the coronavirus.
South Carolina District Buying Messaging System; Louisiana School System Wants Crisis Intervention Program
A South Carolina district wants a mass notification system, and a Louisana school system seeks a crisis intervention program and behavior management training, while a Missouri district plans to assess its technology department’s services.
Finding ‘Evidence’-Backed ESSA Strategies a Challenge for Districts, Report Finds
A new report looks at how the Every Student Succeeds Act’s mandate for evidence in school-turnaround strategies are playing out in five school districts.
See How States Are Evaluating Companies for ESSA School Turnaround Initiatives
Nearly four years after a federal education law emphasized the use of evidence-based interventions to improve student outcomes, the requirements are changing the K-12 landscape for education companies.
12 Tips for Weaving Learning Science Into Education Products and PD
Learning scientist Bror Saxberg says the best research from his discipline is often missing from educational products and the professional development that goes with them.
District Leaders: ESSA Funding Flexibility Encourages Innovation
A third of district leaders identified funding flexibility as ESSA’s top driver for innovation, followed by new measures for judging school quality (23 percent), and professional development approaches (19 percent).
Messaging App Remind and Verizon Resolve Dispute Over Fee, Free Texting Service to Continue
Verizon announced Thursday that the company would not charge any additional fees to Remind for text messages sent over its platform.
Tips for Meeting the ELL Curriculum and PD Needs of a Large School District
Charlotte “Nadja” Trez, executive director of English learner services for the 147,000-student Charlotte- Mecklenburg schools, says districts like hers need demanding content for ELLs, scaffolded to different language levels.