Tarek Shawki Is Now in Charge of an Education System With 21 Million Students and More Than a Million Teachers
The new minister of education in Egypt, Tarek Shawki, discusses opportunities and challenges for U.S.-based education companies, efforts to expand digital learning, and Egyptian-American relations.
Education Companies Encouraged to Examine How They Might Serve Local Districts' Needs
A new Illinois program, modeled in part on efforts in other states, will encourage districts to replace high school graduation course requirements with alternative systems of their design.
Networks Aim for Faster Buying Decisions and More Feedback for Education Companies
Small school districts are banding together into “clusters” to pump up their purchasing power, establish faster buying decisions, and provide useful feedback to education companies.
An Ariz. District's Model Offers Vendors Insights on How Top Administrators Collaborate on Strategy
When technology and curriculum leaders collaborate closely, as they do in the Sunnyside school district, they present a united front that companies must understand in order to meet a district’s needs,
The Nashville School System Moves to Insulate Itself From Financial Risk
Gary Appenfelder, director of purchasing for the Nashville school system, talks about why the district is requiring vendors that handle students’ personally identifiable data to carry cyber insurance.
Companies Need to Engage Families, and Focus on Developing Useful Tools, Says Rhode Island's Ed. Commissioner
A key state education department official, who tried to help inBloom launch in New York, talks about the lessons learned for ed-tech providers.
Smart Vendors Can Tailor Product Development, and PD, to Meet Educators' Demands
A academic scholar who trains future K-12 educators offers advice to vendors on how they can design products and professional development to address teachers’ tech needs and fears.
Calif. District Wants Companies That Understand PD, Curricular Needs
As the Oakland school district moves into widespread use of digitally driven personalized learning, school leaders want education companies that provide a high level of service.
The Education System Offers Big Opportunities For Vendors Who Grasp Its Needs
The Department of Defense’s school system offers big opportunities for vendors who can navigate the system. A top DOD procurement official explains what companies need to know.
Texas School System's Purchase Underscores Focus on Ease-of-Use
One school district’s purchase of a new LMS includes on-site demonstrations, a look at future company plans, and collaboration with other districts.
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