More than 40 percent of school district tech leaders in a recent survey said they expect IT budgets to decrease next school year because of a financial downturn related to COVID-19.
A district in Johnson City, Tenn. and another in Clarke County, Ga. are seeking online learning curriculum and courseware, while the Montgomery County, Md. schools need art tools and supplies.
Math and English teachers have found videoconferencing and document collaboration tools the most useful instructional options during COVID-19.
Large districts in Texas and New Mexico are seeking a library catalog, curricular supplies, and legal counsel for special education.
The Support That Math Teachers Need From Products During COVID-19, and Beyond
The Past President of a Major Math Teachers' Group Says Remote Learning Can Open New Doors for Learning
The shift to remote learning could offer new opportunities for teachers to innovate and draw out the best student work, says the former president of a national math teachers association.
Criteria used for choosing a social-emotional learning program for students and educators will look very different now than it did before the impact of the coronavirus.
The Omaha, Neb. district is seeking literacy materials, while a district in Washington Township, N.J. wants online assessment and instruction.
How State Curriculum Adoption Cycles Are Being Thrown Off by the Coronavirus
Challenges Staging Reviews, and Funding Concerns, Are Causing Delays in Some Markets. Others Are Rolling Ahead
Some states’ curricular materials adoption processes are rolling ahead despite the COVID pandemic, while others are being delayed.
Wanted: Curriculum Providers Who Can Help With Students’ COVID-19 Learning Loss
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Finds That Educators Want Resources to Help Offset Anticipated Slides
An EdWeek Market Brief survey of district administrators and teachers reveals a demand for curriculum to help with students’ anticipated learning loss from coronavirus disruptions.
A Michigan district seeks proposals for a learning platform, and a school board in New Jersey wants online reading and math assessments.