What Is EdTech? Understanding Education Technology Solutions for Modern Learning Environments
Academic institutions are expected to spend more than $214 billion in 2025 on education technology and that number is expected to more than double by 2029 as colleges, universities, and school districts modernize to meet the changing needs of students. EdTech has become a key component in modern learning environments. Even before the rise of […]
Mastering Technology Procurement: Best Practices for Education Institution Buyers
The rate at which technology is embedded in academic institutions is incredible, and the change has happened quickly. While colleges and universities have typically led the way, local school districts are also investing heavily. Since 2020, EdTech use in K–12 schools has increased by 99%. Staying on top of evolving tech, however, is not easy. […]
Choosing the Right Technology Partners: A Guide to EdTech Companies and Suppliers
Nearly every academic institution and campus has made significant investments in IT and tech infrastructure over the past few years. However, modernization is complex, and there are lots of choices to make. Today’s budget challenges and billions of dollars in deferred capital needs across the education sector have resulted in a patchwork of solutions in […]
Higher Education Technology Transformation: Solutions for Campus-Wide Innovation
When digital transformation is mentioned, it’s not surprising that many higher education leaders cringe. Stories about big expenditures, budget overruns, technology that underdelivers, and unforeseen problems are common. Consider this: the market for digital transformation across sectors now exceeds $2.2 trillion annually with a—shocking—88% of organizations reporting they have failed to achieve their goals. The […]
National Procurement Professionals: Maximizing Education Cooperative Purchasing Programs
The fiscal 2026 federal budget proposal eliminates some $7 billion in funding for K–12 schools. While the budget hasn’t been finalized, it could be devastating for school districts that already face deficits. For example, nearly 80% of Texas school districts report shortfalls. The same goes for more than 70% of Minneapolis/St. Paul school districts, and […]
Cooperative Purchasing Contracts: Understanding Co-op Purchasing Options in Education
As educational institutions face increasing financial pressure and staffing challenges, procurement teams are asked to deliver more, and often with fewer resources. At the same time, ensuring compliance, reducing cycle times, and maximizing supplier performance remain top priorities. Cooperative purchasing contracts have become essential in balancing these goals. According to the National Cooperative Procurement Partners […]
What is a National Purchasing Cooperative? The Complete Guide to Education Cooperative Purchasing Excellence
Colleges, universities, and school districts are all doing more with less these days. Procurement and finance teams are typically working with fewer resources (and often less financial backing), yet they are expected to deliver even greater value. There’s increased scrutiny and an unrelenting focus on cost control while providing everything academic institutions need to operate […]
List of Education Purchasing Cooperatives: Finding the Right National Procurement Partner for Your Institution
Academic institutions are dealing with seismic shifts in funding and enrollment. The pressure on procurement teams can be intense as they are tasked with working more strategically than ever to reduce costs without sacrificing quality. National procurement cooperative groups are increasingly important, in this environment, to find additional savings and streamline procurement. List of National […]
The Complete Guide to EdTech Procurement: How Education Institutions Can Maximize Technology Investments
Technology has become essential to institutional success across K–12 schools, colleges, and universities. From AI-driven tutoring platforms and digital assessments to LMS integrations and campus security systems, technology for education has become foundational to efficiency. Yet, tech procurement is more complex than ever. There are literally thousands of AI tools on the market now. Spending […]
National Purchasing Cooperative Agreements: Essential Contract Tips for Education Procurement Excellence
Concerns over student loan payments to schools, grant funding to K–12, projected budget shortfalls, and enrollment declines are causing significant stress. The Georgetown Edunomics Lab estimates that $24 billion in funds used for labor—about 250,000 jobs—are currently at risk, going into the next budget cycle nationwide. Every dollar is precious, and procurement teams are under […]