Ed Tech Recruiting’s Post

Many school districts are naturally inclined to favor re-hiring the same #edtech companies they're currently using. After all, those vendors have been working in their school systems for years, they know the staff, they've heard day after day about the biggest challenges they face. How common is this inclination to stick with incumbents? We at EdWeek Market Brief take a look at this in a new story -- one based on an EdWeek Research Center nationally representative survey of district and school leaders on if they're likely to stay with incumbents or take a chance on a new player. It's an issue with implications many ed-tech providers, particularly upstarts with innovative products trying to dislodge established vendors. Our members can read the story below. https://rebrand.ly/h2gwtz2

My latest Substack, "What's Up in the Academy?" is UP! This week I provide my thoughts on how the layoffs and cuts at #Flagships should be a warning bell for all of #HigherEd. We need to strategize to prevent losing control when cuts (inevitably) come! https://lnkd.in/evpk3U8U

If you are interested in learning more about the Ed Tech industry but not sure where to start, check out our guide to “Understanding Ed Tech,” including some practical tips for launching and advancing your Ed Career.🚀 https://hubs.li/Q02v5SxF0 #EdTechJobs

We've reported for EdWeek Market Brief on some of the biggest purchasing co-ops, and how they're trying to drive down costs and set shared expectations for #edtech companies. (The California EdTech JPA is one example.) In our latest step into the topic, we surveyed the nation's school district officials on what types of products -- both tech and non-tech, for classrooms and other needs -- they buy through co-ops. https://lnkd.in/evKaSU7F

School directors — wondering how to recruit more Student Board Reps? Join us for the June Leg Rep Network Meeting on Tuesday, June 4! We'll be discussing innovative approaches to recruiting and onboarding Student Board Representatives. Mark your calendars and join us for this valuable session! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gDXbgxKn #WSSDA #SchoolBoardSuccess #StudentVoice

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Rosedale Tech's past president Bernard "Ben" Wilke. Learn more about Ben's legacy in higher education on our recent blog. Read Here ➡ https://bit.ly/3TKB0iv If you had the opportunity to know Ben, please share any memories you may have of him!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am beyond thrilled to lead this upcoming session on empowering staff for student recruitment! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your enrollment strategy and drive meaningful impact for your school. 🚀 Secure your spot now and join us for what promises to be a transformative session: https://lnkd.in/ek2wffnj #StudentRecruitment #EnrollmentStrategy #CharterSchoolLeaders #VirtualDiscussion #Schooloperations

Another busy summer at Aldwickbury School. Our ICT team has been hard at work behind the scenes. This summer, we undertook some major projects, including a complete network rebuild and the rollout of Microsoft Surface devices for our 1:1 student program. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, ensuring that our pupils and staff have the best technology at their fingertips. Common misconceptions: 🏫 Schools are not closed during summer holidays! 😅 No, we don’t have it easy or kick our feet up because there aren’t any teachers or students. 💪 We usually work the hardest we do all year due to big projects that cannot take place during school time. 😓 Yes, the projects are usually very stressful. 🙃 Yes, we do turn the school IT systems upside down. 🪄 Yes, we do magically get everything back up and running for the start of term. A huge shoutout to the entire team for their dedication and hard work. Here’s to a successful new school year! #EduTech #AldwickburySchool #ICTSuccess #BackToSchool #DigitalLearning #IT #SummerProjects

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am beyond thrilled to lead this upcoming session on empowering staff for student recruitment! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your enrollment strategy and drive meaningful impact for your school. 🚀 Secure your spot now and join us for what promises to be a transformative session: https://lnkd.in/ek2wffnj #StudentRecruitment #EnrollmentStrategy #CharterSchoolLeaders #VirtualDiscussion #Schooloperations

Did you know that the Florida Chamber of Commerce's 2030 Blueprint set an aspirational goal to become the #3 State for Tech Talent in the nation? And while Tampa, Orlando, Miami and the Florida High Tech Corridor are already making amazing progress, there is certainly a role to play for Southwest Florida. Corporate attraction efforts are yielding more tech jobs, Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College are ramping up programs to increase tech talent supply, Microsoft expanded their TechSpark program here (https://lnkd.in/dpRreKhs), the Tech Alliance of SWFL is actively holding meetup events, and so much more! Our strength will come from unifying the tech sector across SWFL. This includes employers, technologists, founders, educators, non-profit organizations, and others who believe that supporting tech innovation, increasing high quality tech jobs, and developing a strong supply of tech talent matters to the future of SWFL. In just a short time, SWFL Tech's Board has accomplished a great deal. For example:  📌 Revised Board role descriptions so that every Board member feels accountable for advancing the collective work of the region over time in a manner that leverages their unique strengths.  📌 Confirmed the initial 2024 Board of Directors and identified gaps that will need filled to effectively execute stated commitments.  📌 Developed on-boarding documentation to make it easier for others to engage with our organization.  📌 Developed initial 2024 priorities to be discussed with key stakeholder groups.  📌 Began planning for the 2024 Annual Meeting which will be part of a larger event (date to be announced soon). All of our Board members are developing goals for their defined positions to help inform our work as an organization and in partnership with others. In addition the positions highlighted below, we have also created new Board positions to synthesize subject matter expertise for #community, #startups, #workforcedevelopment, #k12education, #highereducation, #upskilling and #reskilling. Interested in sharing your perspective to inform our work? Please connect with any one of our amazing Board members so that we can learn more about you and your efforts to build a strong tech and innovation ecosystem in SWFL. We are all #SWFLtech and we certainly are #bettertogether. Katie Jones-Yeutter, Rachel Tease Ludwig, James Taylor, Paul A. Sohl, William Waas, SIM Tampa Bay, Lauren Slawsky Prager, Wendi Fowler, Warren Baucom, John Schlager, Colleen Jorgensen, Edward Fritz, MSM, Debbie Peterson, MBA, Michael Honorio, Wes S., Aysegul Timur, Kristen Vanselow, Michael Boose, Mark Rieger, Lee County Economic Development Office