Four Investors Break Down How They Choose to Place Bets on Education Companies
Four venture capitalists focused on education tell EdWeek Market Brief about pitches from companies that made them want to invest, and others that made them stay away.
Francisco Partners' Jason Brein Sees No Sign of Flagging Demand for Ed Tech, Even With the Return to In-Person Instruction
Districts’ appetite for ed-tech has not waned with the return of in-person learning, says Jason Brein, a partner at the private equity firm Francisco Partners.
In Striving for Something Perfect, Many Companies Ignore Strategies for Gathering Evidence That Can Help Them
Many education organizations in the market ignore common-sense ways to establish evidence for their products, explains consultant Kripa Sundar.
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Asked District Officials About Their Expectations for Online Meetings With Vendors
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed district administrators, principals, and teachers about the preparation and etiquette they expect from vendors during virtual calls.
EdWeek Market Brief's Survey Asked About the Direct Impact of a Wave of New State Policies
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 officials about how a wave of new state policies restricting lessons on race and racism will affect their selection of academic resources.
School Districts Have Major Needs, and Specific Expectations of Providers Tapping Into Stimulus Dollars
School districts are moving quickly to hire tutoring companies — in some cases, several of them — to shore up student academic challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
The Chief Academic Officer of Ed-Tech Provider Kiddom Talks About Paths to Engaging Students
School districts looking to engage students will continue to need a robust virtual experience, even with the widespread return to in-person learning, says Kiddom Chief Academic Officer Abbas Manjee.
A Top Administrator in the Pasco County School System Talks About Promoting Equity, and Career Paths for Students
A top district official from the Pasco County Schools in Florida talks about the district’s efforts to promote equitable opportunities for students, and help them explore career paths.
An Edweek Market Brief Survey Breaks Down Districts’ Preferences for Virtual or In-Person Solicitations
An Edweek Market Brief survey breaks down whether districts are shifting to online solicitations, or sticking with in-person bids.
A Top Administrator From a Bay Area School System Is Wary of Vendor Promises of Instant Fixes
Supporting students’ overall well-being has proved critical to overcoming obstacles that emerged during the pandemic, says Janelle Woodward, deputy superintendent in the Pleasanton Unified School District.
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