Microsoft is acquiring DataSense, a data integration platform developed by the company Brightbytes.
Europe’s sweeping data-privacy law has slapped new requirements on ed-tech companies–and on the schools in the European Union that they serve–to safeguard student information.
Superintendent of Calif. District Looks for ‘Data-Rich’ Products to Fuel Education Transformation
Companies That Focus on Successful Implementation and Support of the District's Goals Get High Marks
The superintendent of the Compton Unified School District has overseen a digital shift there, in part through partnerships with ed-tech companies.
Where Are K-12 Venture Capitalists Looking to Invest in 2019?
New Forms of Online Instruction, Data Analysis, and Great Classroom Resources Are Attractive
New forms of online Instruction, data analysis, and great classroom resources are attracting attention. See what else venture capitalists are eyeing for K-12 investments.
Are State Student-Data-Privacy Laws Changing Companies’ Behavior?
Contracts and Policies Are Becoming More Clear, Experts Say. But Enforcement Is Weak.
States have approved a wave of K-12 data privacy laws over the past few years, but few of those policies outline specific penalties for companies.
Chief Academic Officer Puts High Value on Data, Engagement, and Ease of Use in Digital Tools
K-12 Administrator Wants to Compare ‘Apples to Apples’ When Examining Product Research by Vendors
The chief academic officer of a 13,000-student district says he weighs vendor-produced research as he investigates whether a digital product or service is right for students.
The vast majority of ed-tech licenses are not used “intensively” by districts, according to a new analysis sponsored by the company Brightbytes.
What Are K-12 Districts’ Top Data Needs? Think Student Achievement and Subgroups
Administrators Were Not as Hungry for Data on Product Performance, Survey Shows
District leaders are not nearly as hungry for data on product performance as they are for student achievement data, our exclusive survey of district leaders shows.
The New Skills Education Companies Want in Top Executives
The Ability to Analyze Data and Set Sales and Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age Are in Demand
The ability to analyze data and set sales and marketing strategies in the digital age are in high demand as the pace of change in the K-12 market quickens.
The major ed-tech association has launched a hub that offers reviews of ed-tech products based on their ability to engage students and other criteria.
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