Nearly half of Chicago teachers say they do not have curriculum available in the subject they teach. The Curriculum Equity Initiative, with a new curriculum, assessments, and data analytics, is the district’s response.
A new, in-depth research project from EdWeek Market Brief presents the results of nationwide survey in which district leaders were asked about the biggest problems they face in curriculum, and their ideal solutions. It’s the first in a three-part series, with special reports on assessment and PD to follow.
In a special research project, EdWeek Market Brief surveyed district administrators about the biggest challenges they face in curriculum, and asked them for their ideal solutions.
Key Insights and Mistakes to Avoid in New Product Development
6 Lessons Learned From Education Companies Creating Instructional and Assessment Products for K-12
Many education companies struggle to avoid product “bloat,” and don’t go far enough in questioning their assumptions about what districts and educators need.
Rob Waldron, CEO of Curriculum Associates, assesses the K-12 marketplace of the future, while marking a major milestone at his company.
Artificial Intelligence’s Implications for School Grading and the Product Landscape
Vendors Should Be Attuned to Educators' Concerns About the Technology and Not Over-promise, Says Author Michelle Zimmerman
AI tools could improve K-12 report cards and districts’ ability to identify students for academic interventions, says author and educator Michelle Zimmerman.
Kahoot! has acquired two companies in one week, while Labster raised $21 million in a Series B round, Scholastic purchased a major stake in Make Believe Ideas in the U.K., College Board and MetaMetrics announced a partnership, and Wah Fu Education Group raised nearly $6 million in an IPO.
The Metro Nashville district and Baltimore City schools are in the market for student assessment platforms, while a district in New York needs special education services.
A new initiative, funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to set guidelines for what students should know about the fast-evolving technology.
The Exec Who Transformed Kaplan Wants to Upend K-12 Curriculum and Assessment
Jonathan Grayer's Investment Group Weld North Aspires to Create 'Two-Way' Curriculum Resources and More Informative Tests
Former Kaplan CEO Jonathan Grayer believes digital K-12 curriculum and assessment needs an infusion of cutting-edge tech and research, and that the companies he’s backing will lead the way.