Emma Kate Fittes
@emmakatefittes.bsky.social
Longtime education reporter and current staff writer for EdWeek Market Brief. We report on the insights K-12 companies need to build better products. Into ed-tech? Let's talk.
We've spent a lot of time compiling, cleaning, and analyzing the available information on the education research contracts that were cut by the Trump administration. Here's what we learned: marketbrief.edweek.org/regulation-p...
An In-Depth Look at DOGE Cuts to Federal Education Contracts
EdWeek Market Brief examines claims made by the cost-cutting entity overseen by Elon Musk.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We've spent a lot of time compiling, cleaning, and analyzing the available information on the education research contracts that were cut by the Trump administration. Here's what we learned: marketbrief.edweek.org/regulation-p...
Key context to consider this week: The majority of district leaders say they lean on research when making purchasing decisions, @edweek.bsky.social research shows.
Trump's First Steps to Take Apart the Ed Department — and Other Takeaways for Ed Companies
The administration's push to nix scores of contracts could have a major impact on companies' and schools' access to research.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Key context to consider this week: The majority of district leaders say they lean on research when making purchasing decisions, @edweek.bsky.social research shows.
Caught between potentially under- or over-reacting to the news of late? These folks have advice for K-12.
Trump Has Vowed to Disrupt Education. Here's How Companies Can Navigate the Tumult
Industry insiders offer advice for providers on how they help school district clients weather uncertainty over funding and policy.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Caught between potentially under- or over-reacting to the news of late? These folks have advice for K-12.
What's the secret sauce for running a growing ed-tech company for nearly two decades? One ingredient is to "fire everybody who lies," Rob Waldron told me.
My Q&A with him as he steps away from CEO of Curriculum Associates:
My Q&A with him as he steps away from CEO of Curriculum Associates:
'How You Win': Curriculum Associates' Departing CEO on Building Trust With Districts
Rob Waldron, who is leaving his role at the curriculum company, talks about how his organization withstood change in the sector and grew.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What's the secret sauce for running a growing ed-tech company for nearly two decades? One ingredient is to "fire everybody who lies," Rob Waldron told me.
My Q&A with him as he steps away from CEO of Curriculum Associates:
My Q&A with him as he steps away from CEO of Curriculum Associates:
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EdWeek Market Brief piece from Emma Kate Fittes features Justina Nixon-Saintil on a major education trend: how to help teachers upskill in AI? Teachers are telling IBM SkillsBuild they want and need to understand the fundamentals of AI and AI ethics
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The New Global Forces Changing Demands for Ed-Tech Products
Shifting sentiments toward technology and career skills are compelling education companies to adapt.
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February 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
EdWeek Market Brief piece from Emma Kate Fittes features Justina Nixon-Saintil on a major education trend: how to help teachers upskill in AI? Teachers are telling IBM SkillsBuild they want and need to understand the fundamentals of AI and AI ethics
marketbrief.edweek.org/education-ma...
marketbrief.edweek.org/education-ma...