K-12 Technology, Data Firms Thrive, Study Says
While producers of print-based curriculum and instructional materials are struggling, companies that are focused on technology-based instruction and tools for data collection and analysis are thriving in the K-12 market, says a new report by Berkery Noyes, an independent investment bank.
An emphasis on accountability and data-driven decision-making in education is part of what’s behind that trend, said Vivek Kamath, a managing director at the New York City-based bank who specializes in the education market.
“Schools are realizing that they need to treat their schools like businesses,” he said. “What they’re looking...
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