A new product certification created by Digital Promise gives companies the chance to prove that their product design features, tools, and support can be adapted to meet students’ myriad needs.
COVID-19 accelerated the rollout of Mosaic by ACT, which is being billed by the company as a comprehensive, adaptive learning solution weaving together assessments, curriculum, and social-emotional learning.
4 Big Shifts the Coronavirus Is Bringing to the Assessment Industry
The Effects of COVID-19 and Remote Instruction Are Changing District Demands for Testing

The coronavirus has forced a number of assessment providers to place new emphasis on non-testing product lines.
Schools presented a scant amount of new academic material during COVID-19, according to a survey of educators, who nonetheless see a need for more technology-infused learning going forward.
The Norfolk, Va., chool district is looking for information about products that could provide a web-based, K-12 interactive math program.
A New Jersey district is buying a behavior and discipline referral platform, and the Ogden, Utah, school system is looking to purchase a variety of products in literacy, student engagement, and other areas.
The interim CEO of the ACT talks about the company’s recent acquisitions and what’s ahead for the major provider of assessment and other services.
Wanted: Curriculum Providers Who Can Help With Students’ COVID-19 Learning Loss
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Finds That Educators Want Resources to Help Offset Anticipated Slides

An EdWeek Market Brief survey of district administrators and teachers reveals a demand for curriculum to help with students’ anticipated learning loss from coronavirus disruptions.
Why Ed-Tech-Based Personalized Learning Goes Off the Rails
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Asked Teachers About Barriers to Academic Customization

An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked 600 teachers about the biggest barriers they face in using ed tech to customize lessons to individual student needs.
The California ed-tech joint powers authority is in the market for help desk solutions, while a New Jersey school system is seeking a positive discipline program.