In 2018, states introduced 165 bills on workforce development in education, and 27 proposals made it into law, according to the Education Commission of the States.
Thirty-six governors’ races and more three-quarters of the nation’s state legislative seats are on the ballot this fall, and voters’ choices are likely to have a big impact on education budgets.
How Will District Leaders Spend Federal Title IV Dollars? PD Is a Top Priority
But K-12 Leaders' Needs Also Vary Greatly by District Size, Location, and Demographics
Professional development tops administrators’ wish lists for spending federal Title IV grant money, but college- and career-readiness and social emotional learning are also big needs.
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is considering allowing a federal grant program authorized under ESSA to support efforts to arm teachers.
Open Educational Resources Provider Talks About Shaking Up the K-12 Market
Illustrative Mathematics' CEO Outlines How Her Organization Tries to Distinguish Itself From Its Rivals
Illustrative Mathematics CEO Lisa O’Masta, who leads one of the country’s biggest providers of open educational resources, explains what districts want from curriculum.
Shifts in California, Texas Markets Create New Dynamics for K-12 Companies
Curriculum Providers Adjust to Local Control, Digital Takeup
Local districts in California and Texas have more autonomy in buying curriculum than they used to, but many of them still count on recommendations from the state.
Insights on ESSA’s Title IV Program, and How Districts May Spend Their Funding
A Consultant Talks About How K-12 Companies Can Anticipate School Systems' Needs
Many districts are likely to use a new infusion of federal Title IV money to enhance existing programs, predicts David DeSchryver of Whiteboard Advisors.
Twenty one states today have a process for reviewing districts’ choices of instructional materials, compared with just 14 two years ago, according to the State Educational Technology Directors Association.
K-12 District Leaders Are Bearish on Budgets
Despite Improving State Budget Conditions, K-12 Administrators Report Pessimism About the Financial Picture
Despite signs of improving state budgets, a relatively small percentage of K-12 district leaders expect local budget conditions to improve in the near term.
Tap Education Service Agencies–and Multiply Your Customer Base
Building a Positive Relationship With ESAs Opens Doors for Greater Access to Districts in 'One Fell Swoop'
Building positive relationships with regional educational service agencies opens doors for K-12 companies to get greater access to school districts in “one fell swoop.”
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