A Los Angeles Unified School District Tech Leader Talks About Building a Cohesive Approval Process
The digital content coordinator for the Los Angeles Unified School District pulls back the curtain on how the school system approves and integrates new digital apps.
Many School Districts Need On-Campus Upgrades to Accommodate Rapid Tech Growth of Devices and Use
Districts’ internet connectivity has vastly improved, but the sheer number of tech devices and tools that operate on them is creating new needs.
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.
Classroom educators are particularly well-suited for roles in product development and driving innovation, panelists at the ISTE show said this week.
A Senior Director at an Ed-Tech Company Talks About How to Help Educators Succeed in a New Environment
What are the skills education organizations need to look for in hiring teachers? A former classroom educator, now a senior director at GoGuardian, offers insights.
Massachusetts Officials Are Trying to Give K-12 Buyers the Resources to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Massachusetts state officials have launched a program to try to help school districts make smarter decisions about purchasing ed tech.
A new certification program by the company LearnPlatform challenges vendors to develop an evidence base and protect student data privacy.
School Districts Have Major Needs, and Specific Expectations of Providers Tapping Into Stimulus Dollars
School districts are moving quickly to hire tutoring companies — in some cases, several of them — to shore up student academic challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
A Chicago math educator talks about the kinds of intuitive, and culturally responsive academic resources she needs to support her students.
After their ed-tech usage soared during the first year of the pandemic, some districts are now looking to “constructively reduce” the number of tools and platforms in play. That has implications for companies.
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