The government of Egypt has reached an agreement with ACT to use the Iowa-based testing provider’s exams for college admissions, summative assessments, and other purposes.
Will Learning Science Reshape K-12 Personalized Learning Products?
Look for Advances in Measurement, Psychometrics to Influence Adaptive, Algorithm-Driven Learning, an ACT Research Chief Predicts
Applying “computational psychometrics” to efforts to personalize learning can help ed-tech companies create better products to meet student and teacher needs, says Alina von Davier.
Test provider ACT has invested in Open Assessment Technologies, a provider of open-source assessment solutions.
Florida and a Texas district are seeking professional development services, while the state of Kentucky needs new summative assessments for grades 3-11.
Former employees at the Princeton Review say the company has been battered by layoffs. But the test-prep giant says it has strengthened its ability to compete.
Texas districts are looking for a digital assessment library and special education services, while a Tennessee district needs a blended-learning resource.
What a Big, Data-Hungry School District Needs From Assessment Companies
Flexibility, the Ability to Generate Actionable Information, and Knowledge of the Field Are Highly Valued
Flexibility, the ability to generate actionable Information, and knowledge of the field are highly valued traits among companies vetted by assessment experts in the Orange County, Fla., schools.
What K-12 Purchasing Committees Are Looking For From Vendors
Focus Less on Touting Products, More on Responding to Specific Questions, a Georgia CIO Says
The companies that make the most effective presentations before district purchasing committees tend to be great listeners, says Brian Blanton, the CIO of the Henry County, Ga., schools.
When a K-12 Company Leaves the Market, How Do Its Rivals Seize the Moment?
Amazon TenMarks' Departure Offers a Window Into Competitors' Outreach to Districts
When Amazon TenMarks announced plans to wind down its operations, rival curriculum companies pounced, via sales channels and social media.
Districts in Texas need online math program and special education materials, while Arizona is seeking an English language learner assessment.