California Gov.'s Open Resources Push | Stimulus Propping Up College Finances | Diversity's Link to Improved Outcomes

A Newsletter for Education Business Leaders [ ] [Advertisement](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) [edBiz Update | The news roundup for education business leaders] Powered by [EDWEEK Market Brief](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) [EDWEEK MARKET BRIEF](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r)  | [EDUCATION WEEK](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r)  | [ADVERTISE](mailto:mbakley@educationweek.org?subject=Advertising%20Opportunities)  | [JOBS](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) In this issue of edBiz Update: California's governor is pushing to [include money for openly licensed resources](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) in his state's budget, in what would amount to a major victory for advocates of those materials. In higher education, federal stimulus dollars are taking up the slack for [state cuts to higher education](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) during the pandemic, reports Inside Higher Ed. But what will happen when the dollars from D.C. run out? Also, a new study provides a link between [diversity in higher education](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) and stronger educational outcomes. Many businesses in the K-12 market are wondering how the pandemic will reshape what school districts want from them. We'll dive into that topic at EdWeek Market Brief's virtual summit next Tuesday-Thursday, June 8-10. You can sign up [here](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r). K12 [ ] [ ] [alt]   [A Message to Summer-Learning Providers: Make Equity a Priority (EdWeek Market Brief)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Many impoverished families are unaware of opportunities for summer learning, and it's up to program providers to get the word out, according to a new report. [ ] ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Wondering What the Future of Digital Learning Might Be? Join your colleagues asking the same questions and explore answers together while hearing from experienced educators. DLAC Online: June 8, 14-16, and 30th. DLAC Onsite in Austin: June 14-16. [Learn More & Register](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) [ ] [alt]   [Ed Dept. Makes Case for $102.8B Proposal for FY 2022 (K-12 Dive)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Pandemic recovery and equitable practices are highlighted in the budget plan, which calls for a 41% boost in education funding over the current fiscal year. [alt]   [Additional Devices Don't Lessen 'Troubling' Media Literacy Skills (EdTech Magazine)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Despite increased access to devices and the internet, studies show that K-12 students still struggle to identify credible information. [Broadband and Digital Equity Top Concerns Among IT Leaders (THE Journal)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Nearly every respondent in a recent survey said he or she had heightened worries about students' home access to devices and the internet, to support remote learning. [alt]   [Early Learning Company BEGiN Acquires Learn-to-Code App (GovTech)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) The consolidation of two early learning programs aims to prepare a new generation for STEM careers. [alt]   [California Governor Makes Push for Open Educational Resources (EdWeek Market Brief)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to channel $115 million into openly licensed resources at the college level, an effort that some advocates say could shape K-12 materials, too. [alt]   [Pass/Fail Grading Was an Act of Pandemic Compassion. Is It Here to Stay? (EdSurge News)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) In his 21 years of teaching, Jesse Stommel says he has never put a grade on a piece of student's work. [ ] ADVERTISEMENT [Advertisement](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) [ ] Higher Education [ ] [ ] [alt]   [Budget Concerns Slowing Higher Ed's Tech Adoption, Survey Finds (EdScoop)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) A survey of more than 600 higher education leaders found that while universities are eager to deploy new technologies, pandemic-era budget woes hinder implementation. [alt]   [Is Federal Stimulus for Higher Ed a Replay of 2009? (Inside Higher Ed)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Without federal stimulus money, states would have cut tax appropriations for higher education by 2.3 percent. But how states are spending the billions in stimulus varies. [Eighth Straight Year of State Funding Growth for Higher Ed Won't Make Up For Past Cuts (Chronicle of Higher Education)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) State higher-education funding per full-time equivalent student was up for the eighth consecutive year, at 2.9 percent in the 2020 fiscal year. [alt]   [Are Colleges Checking AI's Work in Remote Proctoring? (Inside Higher Ed)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Proctoring companies that use artificial intelligence to monitor students' behavior during online exams typically require university instructors to review footage of unusual activity. But is that human oversight actually happening? [alt]   [Study Indicates Diversity Enhances Higher Ed Outcomes (Forbes)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) A new study by four legal scholars has provided some of the first clear empirical evidence in support of the claim that student diversity can enhance higher education outcomes. [Can Colleges Require the COVID Vaccine? (USA Today)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Hundreds of colleges plan to require students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for the fall semester, despite conservative lawmakers' criticism. [alt]   [Do College Application Essays Favor Wealthier Students? (Inside Higher Ed)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) New research says they correlate with family wealth -- even more than the SAT. What should colleges do? Et Alia [ ] [ ] [alt]   [The 150 Fastest-Growing Companies in Ed Tech (EdWeek Market Brief)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) The GSV EdTech 150, compiled by a prominent investment firm, is meant to capture the world's "most transformational growth companies in digital learning." [Ex-Obama White House Aide in Plea Discussions Over Fraud Charges (Bloomberg)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) A former Obama White House official charged with stealing $218,000 from a charter school network he founded is in plea discussions with the government, according to a court filing. [alt]   [Accelerating the Ed-Tech Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (World Bank)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) A new collaboration between the World Bank and Education 4.0 will facilitate partnerships between the public and private sector and foster collaboration between international and regional companies. [alt]   [Colorado Ditches SAT, ACT and Legacy Admissions for Public Colleges (NPR)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Colorado is the first state to do away with legacy admissions in public colleges. The governor also ended a requirement that public colleges consider SAT or ACT scores for freshmen. [alt]   [Could a Netflix-Inspired Subscription Model Spawn Ed Tech's Next Unicorn? (Education Technology -- U.K.)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) A conversation with Dmitry Krasovskiy exploring the sector's growing appetite for education 'on-demand.' [alt]   [Emile Learning Bets It Can Make High School Students Study, Not Scroll (TechCrunch)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) Ed tech has realized it needs to build for the TikTok generation. It's part of the reason we're seeing a rise in supplemental, aspirational companies such as Outschool and MasterClass. [Vemo Education just made its first acquisition. It might not be the last. (Washington Business Journal)](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) The deal positions the Virginia company for more growth going forward. Comings and Goings [ ] A top administrator in the San Antonio Independent School District, [Mohammed Choudhury](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r), has been named the new state superintendent of schools for the state of Maryland. Choudhury serves as an associate superintendent and chief strategy, talent and innovation officer for the Texas school system. The president of Laredo College in Texas has resigned. [Richard J. Solis](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) will leave his post to accept a a new position with South Texas College. Queens College in New York City has named [Frank Wu](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) as its next president. Wu, who formerly served as chancellor and dean of the University of California's Hastings College of Law, is the first president of the college to be of Asian descent. The Colleton County School District in South Carolina unanimously has voted to hire Vallerie Cave as the next superintendent. She is currently the associate superintendent for K-12 School Transformation and Innovation for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. The Iron County School District in Utah has named [Lance Hatch](7ZiiMsEZN:m:1:3125711346:1BC42AFD1DBDF881141E47C26FE4C639:r) as its next superintendent. He's the former superintendent of the Carbon County School District, and he replaces Shannon Dulaney, who is retiring. Heard of executives changing jobs within the education industry? Give us the details by writing to edbiz-transitions@educationweek.org. 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