The number of bids and RFPs from state and local governments for K-12 education has grown by 20 percent over the past year, according to an analysis by Onvia.
Indiana officials awarded a contract worth $43 million, Iowa agreed to a deal valued at $31 million, and North Dakota also selected the vendor.
Pearson officials apologized after a reporting error on a state history test used to determine students’ eligibility for graduation.
The Portland, Ore.-based testing organization is probably best known for its interim assessments, but said last year it was expanding to the statewide, summative testing market.
Show Me the Impact: Miami Schools Chief Wants Results
The Nation's 4th-Largest District Sets High Standards for Company Support, Follow-Up
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.
‘Unified Contract’ Designed to Help Districts, Companies Comply With California Law
Silicon Valley Education Foundation Spearheaded Effort to Speed Purchasing, Address Data-Privacy Concerns
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.
Why RFPs Often End Up on a Road to Nowhere
Companies Should Examine a School District's Financial Status Before Responding to a RFP
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.
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
Trying to win a school district ed tech contract? Proprietary survey results suggest you should provide strong tech support and professional development.
Open Up Resources, a nonprofit led by a former Pearson executive, has fashioned a business model it hopes will help it go after district RFPs.
While international sales are down, the U.S. market continues to grow slowly, and experts say sales of “2-in-1” devices are rising.
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