A new law signed by President Trump that scales back privacy regulations on internet service providers could undermine safeguards for K-12 schools, critics say.
Use It or Lose It: Schools’ Spending Behavior in the Spring
Analysis of Districts in 15 States Offers Lessons for Education Companies
It’s that time of year when districts that receive federal Title I or discretionary funds can get a sudden influx of money. How do vendors respond, and how should they?
President Trump’s proposal to bring deep cuts to PD, after-school programs, and other areas would have an indirect but potentially big impact on district spending on technology and other needs.
‘Unified Contract’ Designed to Help Districts, Companies Comply With California Law
Silicon Valley Education Foundation Spearheaded Effort to Speed Purchasing, Address Data-Privacy Concerns
Can one contract meet all the needs of school districts and their ed-tech providers? That’s the premise behind a new contract launched by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation and several districts.
K-12 Districts and Companies Turning to Rapid-Cycle Evaluations for Evidence of Impact
Faster Studies of How Products Are Influencing Learning Gain Favor
Faster testing of the effectiveness of ed-tech products can help education companies make better decisions about how to re-shape their products to meet schools’ needs.
Funding for Title I and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act would receive boosts under proposed appropriations awaiting President Trump’s decision.
Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s nominee to head the Education Department, has backed a company claiming its neurofeedback technology can “fix” problems such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder–yet scientific evidence does not support that claim.
Appointed to the Federal Communications Commission by former President Obama, Ajit Pai is a Republican who voted against E-rate changes and net neutrality before being tapped as FCC chairman.
How ESSA Could Reshape Ed-Tech Spending
District Leaders See the Sweeping Law's 'Evidence-Based' Mandate as Likely to Influence Decisions, Survey Finds
Most district leaders responding to an exclusive survey said that the Every Student Succeeds Act’s new standards for “evidence-based” decisionmaking could influence their budgets.
Figuring Out How a Trump White House Might Impact Digital Gaming Companies
Advocates Fear Cuts to Federal Grant Programs, But One Game-Industry Insider Sees Opportunity
A more business-oriented White House could have big implications for educational gaming companies and other ed-tech entrepreneurs, says a digital gaming expert.
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