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Tag: Professional Development

K-12 Insider
June 1, 2016June 8, 2017

To Beat Out Incumbent Companies, Forge Alliances and Reach Out to PD Staff

Providers Trying to Break Through Would Be Wise to Join Forces With Other Vendors, One Expert Says

By Sean Cavanagh
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Digital providers trying to land K-12 contracts over heavily favored incumbents should think about reaching out to administrators focused on professional development–not to overburdened procurement staff.

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K-12 Insider
May 26, 2016June 7, 2017

How to Get Past Districts’ Fondness for Incumbent Companies

Consider Sharing Financial Risks and Hiring Former Educators, a Top K-12 Tech Expert Recommends

By Sean Cavanagh
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Hal Friedlander, the former chief information officer of the nation’s largest school district, talks about how new and emerging digital providers can compete with established players for K-12 contracts.

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Exclusive Data
May 13, 2016June 8, 2017

Looking to Land a District PD Contract? Cost and Customization Are Key

Survey Shows Why Superintendents Reject or Accept Professional-Development Services

By Holly Yettick
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Exclusive EdWeek Market Brief/AASA survey of superintendents examines the reasons why school districts choose to pay for companies’ professional development services.

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Purchasing Alert
May 12, 2016June 8, 2017

Tracking Ed-Market Deals: Delaware Wants Detailed Review of Course Offerings

By Leo Doran

The state needs an organization to conduct a detailed study of school and district course offerings, and the Buffalo, N.Y., system wants help building its blended learning programs.

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Market Trends
May 12, 2016June 7, 2017

Rising K-12 Interest in Software-as-a-Service Brings Changes to Market

Districts Are Turning Increasing to Cloud-Based Services for Academic and Instructional Needs

By Tam Harbert
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Districts have shown a growing appetite for using software-as-a-service models to meet their instructional and academic needs, but they need support and training to make it happen.

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Analyst's View
May 6, 2016March 16, 2021

Research Update: K-12 Teachers Turning to MOOCs for Professional Development

Teacher Demands, New Platforms Fueling Opportunities for Customized Online Lessons

By Sean Cavanagh
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Recent academic research, and information from a leading commercial provider, sheds light on the popularity of massive, open, online courses among educators.

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Purchasing Alert
May 5, 2016June 8, 2017

Tracking Ed-Market Deals: Minnesota Districts Buy Back-End Admin Software

By Leo Doran

Three Minnesota school districts have hired Skyward to provide administrative software, and a New Jersey school system is looking for a literacy tool to help disadvantaged students.

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Market Trends
April 28, 2016June 8, 2017

‘Next Gen’ Science Standards Prompting Content Providers to Adjust

Strong Demand Exists for New Science Materials Even in States That Haven't Adopted the Standards

By Sean Cavanagh
Science student

The Next Generation Science Standards are placing new demands on content producers to recast their classroom resources, and rethink the PD they offer.

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Purchasing Alert
April 8, 2016June 8, 2017

Tracking Ed-Market Deals: L.A. Looks for Online Courses, Va. District Seeks ELL Services

By Leo Doran

The Los Angeles Unified District is looking for online course providers, and a Virginia district wants a PD system focuses on support for English language learners.

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Exclusive Data
March 22, 2016April 19, 2017

Affordability Is a Top Digital-Content Challenge for Educators

But Educators, Leaders Disagree on Level of Problems Posed by Teacher Training, Other Hurdles

By Holly Yettick and Andrew Reimer
Digital Book

Teachers are much more likely than district and school administrators to see various challenges with digital content as problematic than are district and school administrators, a proprietary Education Week Research Center survey reveals.

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