An EdWeek Market Brief webinar on Feb. 21 will take an in-depth at K-12 systems’ demands for curriculum and instruction customized to student needs and interests.
What Follett Looks For in Partnering With Education Companies
The Major K-12 Provider's Access to Schools and Libraries Means It's in High Demand
Senior Vice President Britten Follett describes her company’s ability to reach schools and libraries—and what it wants in return from potential business partners who want to tap into its networks.
Parkway School District, Mo., wants a malware and virus detector, and Washington County Public Schools, Md., will buy digital textbooks in two math courses. Jersey City Public Schools seeks professional development for teachers using Google Classroom.
California is one of more than 20 states to file suit to stop the Federal Communication Commission’s order, calling it “arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion.”
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking an outside, nonprofit organization to help it support and build the #GoOpen Network.
Education Companies Rethinking Strategies in Response to New Federal Tax Law
Tax Cuts Could Have Very Different Impact on Large, Small K-12 Providers
The massive, $1.5 trillion tax overhaul is prompting some companies to invest in new products while others are acting more cautiously.
An early childhood programs provider, a startup focused on college loan acquisition, and a company that helps schools monitor online activity all raised new funding.
Baltimore wants week-long STEM programs for rising 5th and 6th graders. The Kern High School District, Calif., seeks a contractor to design mobile app software, and Racine Unified School District, Wis., is looking for a 6th-12th grade social studies curriculum.
A recent survey by the Consortium for School Networking found that 40 percent of school district leaders said their systems offer one digital learning device per student.
Enlisting School Librarians to Champion Your Educational Product
School Media Specialists Can Link Companies With Classroom Educators
Looking for an avenue to reach teachers? Librarians might be key to making connections between your product and the people most likely to use it in a school.