zSpace will merge with EdtechX Holdings Acquisition Corp. II, an education- and workforce-focused special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
More than 30 ed-tech companies worldwide have valuations of a $1 billion or more, with the largest number located in the U.S.
Educators Don’t Feel Prepared to Buy Ed Tech. That Has Implications for Vendors
EdWeek Market Brief's Survey Reveals Shortcomings in How Teacher Colleges Help Educators Become Smart Consumers
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that teacher prep programs fail to get aspiring educators ready to evaluate, purchase, and implement ed tech.
5 Tips for Using a School District Strategic Plan to Your Advantage
Vendors Who Learn to Closely Read the Blueprints for Change Gain Key Insights
Strategic plans offer key insights into districts’ goals and long-term vision, but a surprising number of vendors ignore them.
Profile of a Key K-12 Market: New York State
Districts Are Flush With New State and Federal Funds, and They're Investing in Mental Health, Ed Tech, and Academic Intervention
District officials across the state expect to benefit from an infusion of state and federal money, and are planning new spending on mental health and academic recovery.
Virtual science platform Labster has raised $47 million, funding that it says will support the company’s international growth.
The Most Urgent Challenge Facing Companies Heading Into Next School Year
At the ASU+GSV Summit, Worries About the School Staffing Crises Were a Dominant Theme
The companies that swarmed the ASU+GSV summit were anticipating enormous challenges in trying to help districts work through their staffing crises.
Districts Want More Guidance on Purchasing Ed Tech. Here’s How One State Is Responding
Massachusetts Officials Are Trying to Give K-12 Buyers the Resources to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Massachusetts state officials have launched a program to try to help school districts make smarter decisions about purchasing ed tech.
Testimonials From These District Sources Matter the Most to K-12 Buyers
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Asked K-12 Leaders About The Advice They Seek on Products
In a new survey, EdWeek Market Brief asked district administrators which of their K-12 peers strongly influence their view of company products.
The funding is part of a $7 billion federal stimulus measure created last year to boost student and teacher connectivity away from school.
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