What Do School Districts Want—and Not Want—From Vendors During the Coronavirus Crisis?
Available On DemandDistricts across the country are trying to serve students as they grapple with the coronavirus, a public health crisis of enormous scale. What kind of support do they need from vendors at this moment? What kinds of outreach and product pitches do they definitely NOT want to hear? And how can education companies manage the crisis, so that they're anticipating schools' needs and ready to respond?
EdWeek Market Brief's reporting staff has been talking with both district leaders and company officials. We break down what we're hearing from K-12 leaders about what the need from vendors, and what companies have been telling us about how they're withstanding school closures and upheaval.