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Tag: K-12 Insider

K-12 Insider
March 10, 2017June 7, 2017

Egypt’s Education Minister Talks K-12 Business Opportunities, Ed-Tech Trends, U.S. Politics

Tarek Shawki Is Now in Charge of an Education System With 21 Million Students and More Than a Million Teachers

By Kevin Bushweller
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Feb. 28, 2017May 22, 2017

Competency-Based Learning Gaining Traction: Illinois Launches Initiative

Education Companies Encouraged to Examine How They Might Serve Local Districts' Needs

By Alexa J. Henry
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Feb. 23, 2017June 8, 2017

Districts Form ‘Clusters’ to Pump Up Purchasing Power in K-12 Marketplace

Networks Aim for Faster Buying Decisions and More Feedback for Education Companies

By Malia Rulon Herman
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Jan. 5, 2017May 22, 2017

How Chief Academic Officers, Chief Information Officers Work as Teams

An Ariz. District's Model Offers Vendors Insights on How Top Administrators Collaborate on Strategy

By Michele Molnar
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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,

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K-12 Insider
Dec. 30, 2016June 8, 2017

‘Cyber Insurance’ Emerges as Districts Guard Against Data-Privacy Risks

The Nashville School System Moves to Insulate Itself From Financial Risk

By Tam Harbert
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Dec. 15, 2016May 22, 2017

Message to Ed-Tech Companies: Check Your Ego, Involve Parents

Companies Need to Engage Families, and Focus on Developing Useful Tools, Says Rhode Island's Ed. Commissioner

By Michele Molnar
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A key state education department official, who tried to help inBloom launch in New York, talks about the lessons learned for ed-tech providers.

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K-12 Insider
Nov. 23, 2016June 7, 2017

An Inside Look at Teachers’ Tech Needs: Advice From a Leading College of Education

Smart Vendors Can Tailor Product Development, and PD, to Meet Educators' Demands

By Sean Cavanagh
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Nov. 11, 2016June 19, 2017

Personalized Learning Leader Values Pricing Transparency, On-Site Support

Calif. District Wants Companies That Understand PD, Curricular Needs

By Michelle R. Davis
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Oct. 19, 2016June 8, 2017

A Guide to Selling to the Department of Defense’s K-12 Schools

The Education System Offers Big Opportunities For Vendors Who Grasp Its Needs

By Sean Cavanagh
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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.

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K-12 Insider
Oct. 7, 2016June 7, 2017

Districts Seek Tech Support, Interoperability in New Learning Management Systems

Texas School System's Purchase Underscores Focus on Ease-of-Use

By Michelle R. Davis
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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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