District, School Leaders Weigh Options When They See How Software Is Actually Being Used
What happens when schools realize that much of the digital content they’re paying for has been underutilized—or untouched—in classrooms?
Policies Vary, But Vendors Could Face Decisions on Pricing, Marketing Strategy
Dozens of states have approved or considered legislation toughening students-data privacy laws, and those policies are likely to have an effect on the strategic decisions and product development of ed-tech providers.
In-House Data Experts Can Play a Vital Role in the Design and Success of Ed-tech Companies' Products and Services
Education company leaders should put a high priority on analytics skills, communication competence, and education smarts when looking for an in-house data scientist.
The Federal Education Law Emphasizes Ongoing Professional Training Options Beyond 'Sit-and-Get' for Educators
The sweeping new federal education law calls for ongoing, personalized, and collaborative professional development options, which will put pressure on districts, and K-12 providers.
A Gates Foundation Grant-maker Talks About How Digital Companies Can Grow, and Innovate
Sara Allan of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a major grant-making force in K-12 education, talks about how digital providers can push for both innovation, and scale, in schools.
Teacher Demands, New Platforms Fueling Opportunities for Customized Online Lessons
Recent academic research, and information from a leading commercial provider, sheds light on the popularity of massive, open, online courses among educators.
Educators Want Fewer and Shorter Tests That Generate More Useful K-12 Data
States and districts are under mounting pressure from parents and policymakers to cut the number of tests students take, but also to make assessments more meaningful.
Utah Lawmakers Act on Report Outlining Local Districts' Digital Needs
When Utah decided to provide more funds for technology in schools, the state first commissioned an inventory of every district’s ed-tech status, and anticipated needs.
Two Cleveland School Leaders Outline How the District Holds Companies Accountable for Raising Achievement
Moving the needle on student achievement is an expectation more schools are sharing with their ed-tech partners. Here’s how Cleveland Metropolitan sets goals and monitors progress with data from companies.
The push for “interoperability” is forcing content providers to make important decisions—about which standards to adopt or ignore, how much time and money to devote to that work, and how to anticipate and adjust to shifting district demands.
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