Virtual reality designers, video game developers, and ed-tech companies are invited to submit concepts for the competition, which is offering $680,000 in prize money.
A Guide to Selling to the Department of Defense’s K-12 Schools
The Education System Offers Big Opportunities For Vendors Who Grasp Its Needs

The Department of Defense’s school system offers big opportunities for vendors who can navigate the system. A top DOD procurement official explains what companies need to know.

This exclusive webinar will help companies position themselves for success when it comes to navigating the sweeping new federal education law.
Louisiana Purchasing Law Pumps Up Districts’ Bargaining Power
Modeled on district cooperatives in other states, measure may also expand vendor reach

A new Louisiana law will allow school districts large and small to band together to get the best deals on products and services.
Opportunities for digital innovation abound in the new ESSA law, but many district leaders are still trying to figure out how to make sense of that new flexibility, panelists at the EdNet conference said.
Survey Reveals Potential Sweet Spots in the K-12 Assessment Market
Regional differences in demand and the role of district size are key factors to consider

K-12 demand for formative and computer-adaptive testing is likely to grow this school year, but companies should pay close attention to regional differences and district size.
Assessment Update: Developments in the Push to Reduce Testing Time
Some Districts, States Making Big Cuts in the Amount of Testing They Require

What educators find lacking are efficient, actionable tests that maximize instructional time and drive placement decisions, and companies have an opportunity to give them what they want.
The U.S. Department of Education is exploring “pay for success” models in early childhood education and career-and-technical education, and the agency will separately conduct research on whether the model can be used in English-language learning.
ESSA Funding Shifts Open Up Opportunities for New, Different PD
Vendors Need to Be Familiar With the Law's Requirements and State and District Priorities

Education companies should be arming themselves with information about how funding changes prompted by ESSA will impact their business.
K-12 Officials Taking a Closer Look at Usage Data on Ed-Tech Products
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?