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Tag: Contracts

K-12 Insider
March 28, 2017March 16, 2021

Show Me the Impact: Miami Schools Chief Wants Results

The Nation's 4th-Largest District Sets High Standards for Company Support, Follow-Up

By Michelle R. Davis
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Miami-Dade schools chief Alberto M. Carvalho talks about what he wants from vendors, and why his district takes a methodical approach to big ed-tech projects.

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Analyst's View
March 1, 2017June 8, 2017

‘Unified Contract’ Designed to Help Districts, Companies Comply With California Law

Silicon Valley Education Foundation Spearheaded Effort to Speed Purchasing, Address Data-Privacy Concerns

By Michele Molnar
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Can one contract meet all the needs of school districts and their ed-tech providers? That’s the premise behind a new contract launched by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation and several districts.

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Exclusive Data
Feb. 24, 2017March 16, 2021

Why RFPs Often End Up on a Road to Nowhere

Companies Should Examine a School District's Financial Status Before Responding to a RFP

By Holly Yettick
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An Education Week Research Center survey offers insights on why school districts put forward requests for proposals that don’t result in them buying anything.

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Exclusive Data
Sept. 30, 2016June 8, 2017

Tech Support, PD Are Top Competitive Advantages in Ed-Tech Contracting

Survey results suggest they're even more important than a track record of working with the district

By Holly Yettick
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Trying to win a school district ed tech contract? Proprietary survey results suggest you should provide strong tech support and professional development.

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Marketplace K-12
Sept. 14, 2016Oct. 21, 2016

Construction Firm Sues Denver School District for Alleged Discrimination

By Jason Kazi

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Hispanic-owned construction company claims the district intentionally passed the firm over when bidding for projects.

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Marketplace K-12
Aug. 29, 2016

Assessment Fallout: Texas Fines ETS, Nevada Says DRC Misses Deadlines

By Michele Molnar

Texas fines the Educational Testing Service $5.7 million, and requires another $15 million to address assessment problems, while Nevada notifies Data Recognition Corp. that it’s in “breach of contract” for late delivery of assessment results.

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Purchasing Alert
Aug. 16, 2016June 8, 2017

Tracking Ed-Market Deals: Big Department of Defense Contract Goes to Catapult Learning

By Sean Cavanagh

Catapult Learning has secured a potential $17.5 million contract with the DOD schools; the Alexandria, Va., system has issued an request for information on summative assessments.

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Purchasing Alert
Aug. 9, 2016June 7, 2017

Tracking Ed-Market Deals: Online Courses in Conn., K-8 ELA Materials in Ill.

By Michele Molnar

New Haven schools are looking for an online platform with courses for credit recovery, and an Illinois district chose three providers for English/language arts materials.

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Analyst's View
Aug. 4, 2016June 7, 2017

When Should an Education Company Make a Strategic ‘Pivot?’

The Decision Requires the Smarts and Data to Look Beyond Short-Term Gains

By Sean Cavanagh
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Russell “Rusty” Greiff, the managing director of education ventures at the incubator and seed fund 1776, outlines how to make a smart ‘pivot’ to a new business model.

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Marketplace K-12
July 7, 2016June 7, 2017

District Ed-Tech Purchasing Data, Pricing to be Shared, Compared on Platform

By Michele Molnar

School districts will be able to compare ed-tech companies’ pricing and contracts through a partnership between The Technology for Education Consortium and the Lea(R)n.

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