The action, which would reverse a two-year-old policy by the agency, has angered a number of school and consumer groups, who worry it would slow the flow of valuable content to students and other internet users.
Louisiana state officials are looking for vendors to help them evaluate plans to overhaul struggling schools, and the Dallas district wants PD to meet specialized academic and cultural needs.
Potentially big policy changes at the federal level are creating major questions for ed-tech companies and others, panelists at the ASU/GSV Summit said.
The Secretary of Education revisited themes about school choice while talking about the importance of innovation to a conference attended by education companies, investors, and educators.
What New Federal Education Activity Should K-12 Companies Be Watching?
State ESSA Plans, Trump's Budget, and FCC Policy Shifts Should Be on Your Radar
State planning around the Every Student Succeeds Act, tax reform, education funding, and changes to technology programs present both opportunities and challenges for companies.
A stop in two classrooms to watch students work with ed-tech product Listenwise proved it’s important for entrepreneurs to stay close to their customers.
Trump’s Proposed Ed. Budget Cuts Could Hurt Professional-Development Market
Education Companies Should Have a Plan B for PD Services If the Cuts Are Approved
Education companies should be working on a Plan B for professional development services in the event that President Trump’s proposed cuts to Title II-A grants are approved.
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.