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A Newsletter for Education Business Leaders [ ] [Advertisement]( [edBiz Update | The news roundup for education business leaders] Powered by [EDWEEK Market Brief]( [EDWEEK MARKET BRIEF](  | [EDUCATION WEEK](  | [ADVERTISE](mailto:mbakley@educationweek.org?subject=Advertising%20Opportunities)  | [JOBS]( Many education companies from outside the U.S. would love to enter the 50-state, 13,000-school district market, but aren’t sure where to start, and what mistakes they most need to avoid. If you’re with a global education provider and your team will be attending the BETT ed-tech show in London next month, sign up for EdWeek Market Brief’s breakfast briefing on January 25. We’ll be offering a primer on key budgeting and policy priorities in U.S. school districts, and leading a discussion with executives from Europe that have secured a foothold in the states. Space is limited – reserve your spot [here](. 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