Revamping school funding formulas, and making changes to early education, teacher pay, and school safety are among governors’ top priorities for fiscal 2020, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.
How to Make Your K-12 Company Recession-Proof
Be Prepared to Help Districts Target Alternate Sources of Funding, and Focus on 'Must-Have' Products
If the economy turns south — as some economists predict it will — education companies can protect themselves by paring back on product investment, and reaching out to new markets.
College learning materials publisher FlatWorld releases a customizable textbook; supplemental education company Infobase acquires Credo Reference; OER courseware provider Lumen raises funds.
Are State Student-Data-Privacy Laws Changing Companies’ Behavior?
Contracts and Policies Are Becoming More Clear, Experts Say. But Enforcement Is Weak.
States have approved a wave of K-12 data privacy laws over the past few years, but few of those policies outline specific penalties for companies.
States increased overall spending on K-12 education by $10.9 billion in fiscal 2019, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.
What the 2018 Election Means for K-12 Companies: 4 Takeaways
Most State Ballot Items Did Not End Up Infusing Public Education With More Money, But Local Items Will Boost Aid
The federal and state elections are unlikely to yield a bounty of new education funding, some analysts say, but the passage of district-level tax measures will likely create opportunities for education companies.
Education funding for everything from PD to ed tech will remain the same or increase in fiscal 2019–if the House of Representatives approves the spending bill and the president signs it by September 30.
What Consultants Need to Know About Working With K-12 Schools
Outside Advisers Can Play a Key Role in District Initiatives If They Are Knowledgeable and Flexible
Reductions in staff, new educational trends such as personalized learning, and the need to comply with federal regulations are pushing school districts to seek help from consultants.
K-12 Leaders Weigh ‘Trump Effect’ on School Budgets
Nearly 75 Percent of District Administrators Expect the President to Have a Negative Impact
Nearly three quarters of district leaders expect President Donald Trump to have a negative impact on K-12 school budgets over the next two years.
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.