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Education Market
K-12 Market News
State Revenues Returning to Pre-Stimulus Normal, With Implications for K-12
Tax collections and other sources of money have slowed, though state officials are likely to look to spare education from serious cuts.
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Market News
K-12 Dealmaking: SchoolData Solutions Merges With Munetrix; School Transportation Platform Acquired
Two student information system providers say their merger will allow them to expand their services to schools.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
4 Takeaways for Ed-Tech Companies in Feds' Data-Privacy Lawsuit Against TikTok
The U.S. Department of Justice faults the online platform's technology and safeguards — allegations the company denies.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
The “Good Guy Hackers” Helping Education Companies Test Their Cybersecurity Practices
Vendors in the school market are turning to "red teams" to probe vulnerabilities in their platforms.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
Shifting Attitudes Toward Open Educational Resources, Modular Materials in K-12 Districts
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 leaders how their needs for classroom resources will change over the next two years.
Strategy & Operations
Market Analysis
Should Companies Bid on RFPs If They Think a District Has Someone Else In Mind?
Responding to a solicitation that seems written for another company can open doors and help vendors build future relationships.
Meeting District Needs
Purchasing Alert
Calif. District Needs Multilingual Master Plan; Ore. System Looks for Superintendent Search Firm
A California district is looking for a multilingual master plan, while an Oregon school system seeks a firm to search for a superintendent.
What's Next for the K-12 Reading Market? New Special Report Reveals Shifting Demands
EdWeek Market Brief's analysis looks at projected district spending on core and supplemental curriculum, PD, assessment, and more.
The State of Education Venture Capital: What’s Still Getting Funded and Where Is Fundraising Headed Next?
We discuss how education VCs believe the next few years will play out in ed tech.
Two-Minute Tip: Why K-12 Companies Are Tapping Talent From Outside Education
EdWeek Market Brief Staff Writer Michelle Caffrey dives into some of the reasons education companies are looking to recruit talent from outside the education industry.
- Mergers & AcquisitionsStrategy & Operations Industry Insight Discovery Education's New CEO on the Company's Vision for Standing Out as Federal Money Goes AwayThe company's new top executive talks about focusing on organic growth and emphasizing its products' evidence base.
K-12 Dealmaking: IXL Acquires Carson Dellosa EducationCarson Dellosa, founded in 1977, sells classroom materials and supplies.Privacy, Please: What’s Behind the Wave of K-12 Companies Leaving the Public Market?After a run of IPOs in recent years, market conditions are driving major K-12 vendors back to private ownership.Artificial IntelligenceFinancing & Investment K-12 Market News K-12 Dealmaking: Learning.com Brings In New Funding; BV Invests in AI-Powered KamiLearning.com, a company focused on digital literacy, has raised money from a Canadian investment group.
Hiring for AI Roles: Tips for Education Companies in Finding the Perfect MatchA recruiter for ed-tech companies talks about the specific experience and skills to look for in candidates, and where to find them.Guidance for Ed-Tech Companies in Crafting AI-Powered ProductsThe U.S. Department of Education is trying to help ed-tech developers and schools figure out next steps in AI product development.State PolicyEducation Market K-12 Market News How Texas' Sweeping Curriculum Overhaul Is Already Changing the MarketThe year-old policy creates financial incentives for school districts to buy materials from a state-approved list.
Profile of a Key State Education Market: IllinoisIllinois’ schools chief has a message for education companies working in his state: You need to take diversity and equity seriously.Demand for Data Literacy Is Rising. Here's What That Means for the K-12 MarketThe executive director of a data science advocacy group talks about new demands emerging from states and school districts.Market ResearchEducation Market K-12 Market News Join EdWeek Market Brief's Intel Briefings at ISTEEdWeek Market Brief's editorial team will offer insights on trends in district policy and purchasing at the upcoming mega ed-tech show.
How Are School Districts Spending Their Title I Funding Money?An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 officials how they're spending money they receive from the critical federal aid program.Where Instructional Materials (Still) Fall Short in Addressing Racial and Ethnic DiversityA new EdWeek Market Brief survey of K-12 officials finds that support for teachers in navigating complex topics continues to lag.
