In the wake of the recent school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, spending on school security is poised to grow,
Inflation Is Squeezing School District Budgets — and Companies’ Ambitions
Rising Costs May Hit Harder in Coming Years, Just as Federal Pandemic Aid Wanes
School systems’ relatively long purchasing cycles and contracts with vendors may help stave off immediate pain, but not forever.
The Metaverse: What Will It Mean for Education?
The Prospect of a New, Immersive Online World Has Raised Concerns About Student Well-Being
While some see breakthrough learning opportunities in the immersive world, others worry about students’ capacity to use it responsibly.
How Open Educational Resources Have Taken Hold in One State
Washington Has Taken a Leading Role in Helping Districts Use the Free, Openly Licensed Resources
Districts in Washington state are experimenting with a mix of traditional commercial and openly licensed resources, says Barbara Soots, who oversees support of OER in schools.
4 Essential First Steps Before You Jump Into a New International Market
Education Companies Need to Think Carefully About How They Structure Teams, and How They Protect Their Materials
Education companies need to think carefully about how they structure their teams, and how they protect their resources from theft, when they enter a foreign market.
International private school chains have experienced explosive growth in the last five years, creating new revenue opportunities for education companies.
Texas’ Massive Tutoring Rollout: The Critical Things Companies Need to Know
A Far-Reaching State Law Has Districts Scrambling to Provide Academic Support
A new state law has districts across the state racing to come up with strategies to support academically struggling students.
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.
A mid-year report from LearnPlatform shows a shift in the type of ed-tech products that school districts are accessing most widely.
5 Key Predictions for the K-12 Market in 2022
Districts Head Into the New Year With an Array of Needs as Omicron Creates Uncertainty
EdWeek Market Brief offers a forecast of key opportunities and challenges for vendors over the coming year.