Insights on Everything EdTech
Welcome to The EdTech Pulse, your ultimate guide to staying ahead of the curve with the latest trends and innovations in education technology, K-12, higher education, and workforce development. With each edition, we provide fresh industry news, insightful analysis, and valuable resources to empower you to make proactive, informed decisions. This month, we dive into how districts are making strategic, lasting use of funding, why AI readiness is becoming the new benchmark in education, and what hiring and innovation trends reveal about the future of student and workforce success.
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Industry News
Funding
- As AI-related concerns increase, opportunities for EdTech leaders grow. From managing cybersecurity to shaping instructional strategies, broader, new gaps and new roles are taking shape across K-12 districts. Read more here.
- EdTech is entering a new era. As post-pandemic funding changes affect operating costs, enrollment, and sustainability, the next phase of the industry is about leveraging data and meeting unique student needs. Learn more here.
- Some districts didn’t just plug holes with emergency pandemic funding. Instead, they invested in sustainable infrastructure. This case study of three districts shows how long-term planning transforms short-term relief. Read it here.
Innovation, Trends, & Tools
- 88% of educators have a documented AI strategy complete or in progress. As AI expands on college campuses in IT, classrooms, and admin, professional development is more important than ever. Explore AI adoption strategies here.
- What do 2025 hiring trends reveal about graduate readiness? For market researchers in education, these insights point to a growing need for a career-aligned curriculum. Dive into the latest trends here.
- Researchers are exploring how AI can assist in diagnosing speech and language disorders in children. This would potentially accelerate early interventions and expand access to support in schools. Learn more here.
The Inside Scoop
Featuring Justin Bell, Senior Customer Insights Researcher at Partner in Publishing.
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Upcoming Conferences
- SummIT: June 24-25 | Urbana, IL
- ISTELive: June 29-July 2 | San Antonio, TX
- The National Institutes (TNI) Lead with Literacy: Jul 8-11 | Scottsdale, AZ
- The National Institutes (TNI) LONG + LIVE + MATH: Jul 14-17 | Scottsdale,AZ
PIP Announcements
Don’t miss our latest episode of EdTech Elevated! 🎧
Our newest podcast episode, “Learning at the Speed of AI: A Conversation with Mike Hale of VitalSource”, tackles common misconceptions about AI in education and offers a grounded look at what’s coming next in EdTech. Listen here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QaHR5dXghYLZpfTi9xdrM?si=c482ed71869342d3
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edtech-elevated/id1761245502
