Candidates Are Running on Promises to Expand School Choice and Restrict Lessons on Racism
Candidates are running on promises to expand school funding, and in some cases impose further restrictions on classroom lessons about racism.
The Search for New Ideas Is Driving Organizations to Hire Applicants With Unexpected Work Histories
Hiring managers and executives at companies serving K-12 districts see enormous benefits in the ideas and specialized skills that applicants from outside the education field can bring.
Two Years of Upheaval in the Market Has Changed the Talent That Companies Need to Bring On Board
Education companies need to rethink their strategies in recruiting sales talent in order to accommodate a market that’s gone through upheaval.
New State Money Pads District Budgets, but Staffing Shortages, Inflation Expected to Affect Spending
School district leaders in Pennsylvania warn that a newly approved increase in state funding will be offset by other challenges.
The textbook publisher has expressed interest in looking into blockchain technology to get a cut of secondhand textbook sales.
The Leaders of Companies From ACT to Macmillan Share the Reads That Have Influenced Them
The leaders of 10 different education companies talk about the books that have influenced their leadership, and helped them plan for the future.
Rising Costs May Hit Harder in Coming Years, Just as Federal Pandemic Aid Wanes
School systems’ relatively long purchasing cycles and contracts with vendors may help stave off immediate pain, but not forever.
The Prospect of a New, Immersive Online World Has Raised Concerns About Student Well-Being
While some see breakthrough learning opportunities in the immersive world, others worry about students’ capacity to use it responsibly.
Outschool and Byju’s are among the education companies that have cut staff in a possible sign of a weakening of demand in the education market.
Education Companies Need to Think Carefully About How They Structure Teams, and How They Protect Their Materials
Education companies need to think carefully about how they structure their teams, and how they protect their resources from theft, when they enter a foreign market.
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