Purchasing/Procurement
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This whitepaper, based on in-depth interviews with procurement professionals at colleges and universities, explores how strategic vendor ...
Budget & Finance
From Our Research Center
Crafting a Better Budget: How District and School Leaders Try to Avoid Short-Term Thinking
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed K-12 leaders on tactics to make spending plans strategic and smart.
School & District Management
Video
The Enemy of Smart, Strategic Spending Decisions in K-12 Districts: Leadership Churn
The EdWeek Research Center surveyed district leaders on the barriers to long-term thinking.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Schools Want to Make Better Strategic Decisions. What's Getting in the Way?
Uncertainty about funding can drive districts toward short-term thinking.
Budget & Finance
Reports
Sharing Solutions: K-12 Administrators Weigh in on Strategic Resourcing
Based on a 2025 study, this whitepaper provides a roadmap for districts as they navigate purchasing processes amid economic uncertainty.
Budget & Finance
Quiz
Many District Leaders Fail to Think Strategically About Spending. What Gets in Their Way?
School districts face enormous pressure to make smart decisions when they’re buying academic resources.
School & District Management
Schools Spend $30 Billion on Tech. How Can They Invest In It More Wisely?
A new report outlines steps districts can take to save money on tech purchases and protect the environment.
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When schools evaluate interactive displays, it’s smart to focus on specs like advanced security features, input options, annotation tools...
IT Infrastructure & Management
How This District Cut Hundreds of Ed-Tech Tools and Saved $1M
Denver Public Schools has saved about $1 million from culling digital tools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
This Tool Aims to Save District Leaders 1,000 Hours a Year In Vetting Ed Tech
Leaders in four states will promote an ed-tech index, developed in part by ISTE, among district leaders.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Schools Brace for Tariff-Related Price Increases of Chromebooks and iPads
School-issued devices in many districts need to be replaced, but rising prices could prevent those plans.
Budget & Finance
From Our Research Center
Some Districts Struggle to Align Their Spending With Instructional Needs
Some districts have more success than others using classroom-level insights to inform spending decisions, survey data show.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Federal Ed-Tech Dollars Are Running Out. What Happens Next?
Many state officials aren't confident in continued investment in education technology initiatives financed by pandemic relief money.
Student Well-Being & Movement
How a New Tech Resource Aims to Help Student Well-Being
The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator offers a roadmap for schools to follow.