The Center For Reinventing Public Education is collecting information on how school districts are working to educate more than 9 million students remotely.
The Coronavirus Struck, and This Education Company Flipped Its Model
STAR Autism Support's Rapid Transition to Remote Training Offers Lessons for Others

The chief executive of STAR Autism Support describes how the company transformed its product into one that is in demand in this new, remote-learning environment.
Education Companies Scrambling to Apply for Feds’ Emergency Relief
Venture Capital-Backed Startups Are Seeking Loans, But They Face Complex Rules

Many companies in the education market are likely to pursue loans through the recent, massive stimulus. But securing that funding is no sure thing.
More than 658,000 students in the state now have access to Nearpod, an instructional platform that includes formative assessments.
How the Coronavirus Is Reshaping K-12 Districts’ Spending Priorities
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Breaks Down Needs for Curriculum, Online Platforms

Our survey looks at how districts have refocused their purchasing during the COVID-19 era, and what school administrators see ahead.
The E-Rate Program: A Critical Source of Funding Amid the Coronavirus Storm
A Consultant to School Districts Talks About Their Biggest Priorities With the $4 Billion Federal Fund

As district budgets contract during the COVID-19 crisis, the E-rate is likely to become a key source of funding for schools trying to improve their internet connectivity.
Key Lessons From the Homeschool Market That Matter Now More Than Ever
As the Coronavirus Shuts Down Districts, Companies Need New Approaches That Resonate With Parents

Sales, communication, and customer-support strategy from the homeschool sector is now relevant across the education market, as the coronavirus fuels the need for remote learning.
Pearson anticipates a negative impact on its K-12 assessment business in the U.S. and HMH has made dramatic changes in the month since COVID-19 school closures have gone into effect.
Because the economic rescue package will be used to cover so many district needs, the law will likely fall short in addressing many ed-tech priorities, a pair of advocates predict.
Coronavirus Upending District Budgets, With Implications for K-12 Companies
Potential Steep Declines in State, Local Funding Have Implications for Companies in the K-12 Market

School systems are scrambling to make emergency purchases now, while they consider what school closures and potential state cuts will mean in the long term.