Curriculum providers will increasingly have to balance demands for more inclusive curricula with state restrictions about what can be taught.
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 Funding Cliff Looms. How Will School Districts Respond?
Districts Are Trying to Get Creative in Anticipating the Eventual Loss of Federal Stimulus Aid
Despite new flexibility provided by the federal government, K-12 systems face complicated decisions in preparing for the the eventual loss of emergency stimulus aid.
The consumer protection agency vowed to keep checks on an industry it said is “dominated by the commercial surveillance business model.”
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.
Inside One of the Nation’s Most Ambitious Statewide Tutoring Programs
A Federally Funded Effort in Arkansas Pairs Districts With Outside Providers of Support
The director of an ambitious statewide program in Arkansas talks about how it aims to pair school districts with qualified providers of academic intervention.
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.
A new certification program by the company LearnPlatform challenges vendors to develop an evidence base and protect student data privacy.
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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