Sep 23, 2026
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4 min read
A federal court decision has removed the policy behind more than $600 million in cancelled teacher-training grants, while the actual purchasing capacity tied to those awards remains uncertain.
Sep 16, 2026
5 min read
Even when pilots show strong classroom results, most never reach districtwide adoption
Sep 9, 2026
NYC’s student AI restrictions show why the next competitive advantage may come from how easily districts can govern a product, not how powerful its underlying model is.
Sep 2, 2026
Publishers are spending years to clear state reviews, then competing again for district contracts and long-term usage.
Aug 26, 2026
Curriculum vendors increasingly need to assess whether a contract can survive the full journey from selection to classroom implementation.
Aug 19, 2026
Districts are reducing early-grade screen exposure, putting new pressure on 1:1 hardware, supplemental software, and usage-heavy business models.
Aug 12, 2026
8 min read
District budget pressure is pushing procurement toward fewer contracts, tighter scrutiny, and a harder test of which products deserve renewal.
Aug 5, 2026
The first SOL rebid since 2005 creates openings for prime contractors and specialist partners, but implementation risk will shape the competition.
