Major Policy Shifts Weighed by Federal Officials Would Have a Big Impact on District Spending
Many school systems applying for E-rate funding this year are focused on a new set of needs, and their shifting priorities have implications for ed-tech companies.
The Biden administration’s recent guidance for how states should carry out end-of-year tests could force changes in everything from the design of exams to how they’re scheduled.
The Democrat’s school funding proposal, which would fundamentally alter how the state funds schools, is viewed skeptically by Republican legislators.
Firms Eye Products For Families, and Those That Can Be Delivered in Multiple Environments
Investors are putting a premium on companies that have the products and expertise to span distance learning and a return to in-person lessons.
The San Diego School System's Math Strategy Has Been to Focus on "Just-in-Time" Support
San Diego’s school district has steered clear of diagnostic testing in favor of just-in-time learning focused on addressing student weaknesses, says Aly Martinez, a top math instructional coordinator.
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Reveals Different Factors Motivating the Switch
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district administrators about the factors that led them to agree to pay for products vendors had previously offered at no cost.
EdWeek Market Brief’s new special report looks at the forces shaping the California K-12 market and what they mean for education companies.
A new, searchable tracker offers insights into whether the nation’s major school districts are offering remote, fully in-person, or hybrid instruction.
Tech Companies Are Bringing Advances Into the Market, But Demand Is Still Outstripping Supply
School systems’ demands for devices both in the U.S. and internationally has surged during COVID, even amid bottlenecks in supply, says Futuresource Consulting’s Michael Boreham.
EdWeek Market Brief Surveyed the Nation's District on Their Spending Plans for 2021-22
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that the nation’s school district leaders have clear spending priorities for next fiscal year, even if state and local economic forecasts remain uncertain.
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