The next few weeks on VAR connection will be dedicated to a series on K-12 funding in the United States. This week we are breaking down K-12 Government funding for public schools, how it is given, and how it is spent. Stay tuned to learn more about grants, COVID-19 relief funding, and so much more! … Continue reading
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What to expect at the Education 4.0 Virtual Conference: July 22 & 23, 2020
Ready to take your learning solutions to the next level? Register now for our exclusive education 4.o virtual conference on July 22 and 23. We are getting together with the biggest names and influencers in edtech to talk about the continuity of learning, bridging the digital equity gap, the future of education, and so much more. Continue reading
4 Important Education Programs with Increased Funding
Before the buying season for the 2019-2020 school year is upon us, awareness of the allocation of funding within schools may be helpful when making purchasing decisions. TRIO and GEAR UP Funding: $1.060 billion and $360 million respectively, an increase of $50 million and $10 million from 2018. Program Details: TRIO and GEAR UP are … Continue reading
Uncertainty Creates Opportunity
Agile Education Marketing conducted a survey to find out whether or not district administrators and teachers were ready for ESSA. Results showed educators were uncertain about federal funding which delayed education spending. Many educators look to vendors for advice and guidance. Check out the infographic below for a better understanding of how ESSA uncertainty can … Continue reading
Federal Education Funding: What You Should Know
We are still uncertain about the FY17-18 federal education budget. With this uncertainty, make sure your customers know about the shifts in funding. Agile Education highlights what they need to know in the infographic below. Please share any additional information you have in the comments below. Source: Agile Education Marketing
$427 Million in Grants Awarded to Low-Performing Schools
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced more than $427 million in School Improvement Grants (SIG) to help turn around America’s lowest-achieving schools in nearly every state and U.S. territory. “When the President entered office he laid out an ambitious agenda to transform our lowest performing schools as a means of improving outcomes for all … Continue reading
Expanding Preschool Enrollment
High-quality preschool offers one of the most cost-effective ways to increase equity in education and expand opportunity for young learners. Federal- and state-led efforts since 2009 have helped our country move closer to the goal of providing access to quality preschool for all children. Preschool enrollment has grown in over 30 states since 2009 and … Continue reading
Districts Look for ESSA Advice
A February 2016 survey found that many educators are relatively unfamiliar with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and are looking for their partners to help them navigate and implement the changes that ESSA is bringing. Key findings include: Only 12% of educators are “Very Familiar” with ESSA 56% of educators expect ESSA to only … Continue reading