Massachusetts District Seeks IEP Solution; New Jersey System to Buy Science of Reading Training
A Massachusetts school district is issuing an RFP for a comprehensive IEP management platform to streamline special‑education workflows. At the same time, a New Jersey district announced plans to purchase Orton‑Gillingham certified professional development, aligning with the Science of Reading movement. A North Carolina district is also evaluating vendors for literacy coaching and broader professional development services. Together, these procurement efforts highlight growing demand for tech‑enabled special‑education tools and evidence‑based reading instruction across states.
3 Ways State ESSA Waivers May Change the K-12 Market — And 3 Ways They Don't
Iowa and Louisiana have received Education Department waivers that relax key Title grant restrictions, notably lifting the 15% rollover cap on Title I‑A funds and the 15% technology‑spending limit on Title IV‑A. The changes let districts carry more money into the next...
Computer Science Education Will Look Different in the Age of AI, Says Code.org's New CEO
Code.org has appointed a new chief executive who says artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape K‑12 computer science instruction. The leader emphasizes that AI will move curricula beyond basic coding toward understanding how technology works and solving real‑world problems. Code.org plans...
When to Bring in a Consultant — and How to Make It Pay Off
Education firms face a pivotal choice when considering external consultants, weighing potential growth against cost risk. The article outlines criteria for timing the engagement, such as product pivots, scaling challenges, or data‑driven decision gaps. It then provides a step‑by‑step framework...
Beanstack Launches ‘Joyful’ New Brand After Acquiring Comics Plus; Solution Tree Scoops Up PD Provider
Beanstack, fresh from a private‑equity infusion, has acquired digital comics service Comics Plus and rebranded the combined offering as Joyful Reading Company. The deal adds visual‑reading content to Beanstack’s existing reading‑group and incentive platform, creating a broader literacy ecosystem. Meanwhile, Solution Tree...
Why Pennsylvania Districts Are Delaying Curriculum Purchases, Raising Local Taxes Amid Budget Woes
Pennsylvania’s K‑12 districts are postponing curriculum purchases as a new EdWeek Market Brief report reveals. Tight budgets, driven by reduced state aid and rising operational costs, have forced many districts to delay multi‑million‑dollar textbook and digital‑learning contracts. To cover the...
Vendors Are Pairing Assessment And Curriculum. Is That What K-12 Officials Want?
Recent K‑12 edtech mergers are deliberately pairing assessment platforms with curriculum providers, creating integrated learning ecosystems. Vendors argue that combined data and instructional content streamline instruction, personalize learning, and simplify district purchasing. The trend follows a wave of high‑profile deals,...
Washington District Seeks Summer Program; Tennessee System To Purchase Online Curriculum
A Washington school district has issued a request for proposals to provide summer learning programs, aiming to keep students engaged during the break. Meanwhile, a Tennessee school system is preparing to purchase a comprehensive online K‑12 curriculum to support blended...
Will AI-Generated Lessons Work? Here's What the 1970's Can Tell Us
Generative AI tools now produce K‑12 lesson plans at unprecedented speed, promising efficiency for teachers and districts. The article compares this wave to the 1970s experiment with computer‑assisted instruction, highlighting similar skepticism and adoption hurdles. While AI can handle routine...
Georgia District Seeks SEL Program; California System to Buy Data Management Platform
A Georgia school district has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a social‑emotional learning (SEL) program, while a California district is seeking a data‑management and business‑intelligence platform to centralize student information. In parallel, another Georgia district is soliciting bids...
AI Readiness: It's Not Just About Product Innovation
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering K‑12 classrooms, with vendors touting personalized tutoring, automated feedback, and teacher‑time savings. While product innovation dominates headlines, districts are confronting deeper readiness issues such as data privacy, infrastructure capacity, and staff expertise. The article argues...
New Mexico District Looking for High-Dosage Tutoring; Illinois System to Buy Content Filter Tool
A New Mexico school district has issued a request for proposals seeking high‑dosage, high‑impact tutoring services. Meanwhile, an Illinois school system is soliciting bids for a combined content‑filtering and classroom‑management solution. A district in West Virginia is also looking to...
In Indiana, New State Controls Create Challenges — and Opportunities — for Vendors
Indiana has introduced new state‑level controls that shift K‑12 spending authority from individual districts to the state education department. The policy enforces standardized curricula, centralized purchasing platforms, and stricter reporting on vendor performance. While vendors now face added compliance hurdles,...
Texas’ Bluebonnet Curriculum Faces Scrutiny as State Board of Education Takes Up 4,100 Corrections
Texas Education Agency received preliminary approval to make over 4,100 corrections to its in‑house Bluebonnet Learning curriculum. The bulk of changes are minor, but include more than 1,000 image copyright replacements and factual errors, prompting board members to label the...
How M&A Could Reshape K-12 in 2026
The K‑12 education market is emerging from a turbulent five‑year period as funding streams and enrollment patterns begin to stabilize. Industry insiders report that education providers are now actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities to capture growth and mitigate risk....
