Many school systems in the nation’s most populous state have purchased academic resources in advance of the state adopting new academic standards, a review has found.
Grants Are an Alternative to Stimulus Aid. Vendors Can Help Districts Pursue Them
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Finds That More Districts Plan to Look for Grant Support Over the Next Year
Many districts expect to be more active in looking for grant support, and they may look for education companies to help.
How One Calif. District is Approaching a Major Math Adoption
Two Top Sacramento City Unified Officials Lay Out Their Purchasing Process and Expectations For Vendors
Two top administrators discuss procurement strategy and new expectations for vendors as their district prepares for a major math curriculum adoption.
A Striking Shift in How State Restrictions on Race and Gender Are Influencing K-12 Purchasing
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Captures the Impact of Controversial Polices on Districts' Buying of Curriculum
An EdWeek Market Brief survey offers a window into how divisive state policies are affecting district decisions on curriculum, social-emotional learning, and PD.
Texas is seeking a statewide procurement system, while a school system in Maryland is in need of cognitive ability testing software.
Interest In Pilot Projects Is High. Here’s Where They Go Wrong
Education Companies Often Don't Think of the Implications of Scaling Up Small Tests of Products
EdWeek Market Brief spoke with K-12 officials and vendors about the pitfalls and tension points in running pilots in school districts, and how to make the process more efficient.
A Pennsylvania district is looking for a supplier discovery platform, while a New York school system seeks student and family support programs.
How Much Power Do School Principals Have Over Purchasing?
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Looks at the Types of Products Where School Leaders Exert Influence
An EdWeek Market Brief survey looks at the autonomy school leaders have in buying decisions, and what types of products they recommend up the chain.
When School Districts Turn to Co-ops, It’s to Buy These Products
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Looks How Districts Use Cooperatives for Purchasing
An EdWeek Market Brief survey of school district leaders looks at how they use cooperative purchasing.
7 Ways Education Companies Fail to Do Their Homework on Districts
District Officials Talk About the Questions Vendors Are Often Unprepared to Answer
School district officials talk about the most common questions vendors hoping to work with them are not prepared to answer.