EdTech

Fulton County Schools, Edmonds School District, and Portsmouth Public Schools are pursuing separate education procurement actions spanning adapted digital curriculum, Chromebook filtering and student monitoring, and world-language textbooks. Suppliers should prioritize Portsmouth’s November 20, 2026, and Fulton County’s December 10, 2026, RFP deadlines, and verify Edmonds’ RFI deadline, which conflicts with its anticipated early-2027 decision timeline.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced more than $625,000 in grants to 17 school districts for bell-to-bell phone-free learning policies. Funding may support phone storage and access-control technology, training, outreach, evaluation, and accessibility; the grants have already been awarded and do not represent an open solicitation.

Boston Public Schools is conducting market research on an integrated curriculum and assessment system, while Pittsburgh Public Schools and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have issued RFPs for K–5 literacy screening and K–12 English language arts curriculum. The deadlines are November 4, 18, and 23, 2026, respectively; no estimated contract values are reported.

New York City introduces a policy banning AI tools for K-8 public school students. Starting in ninth grade, AI use will be limited. This move indicates potential shifts in technology procurement for educational services in the city.

The New York Senate's FOCUS Act proposes stringent rules on educational technology in public schools, including screen-free learning mandates and vendor compliance with state standards. This legislation aims to reshape procurement practices in education, focusing on student welfare and compliance.

Ohio requires all public school districts to adopt AI policies by July 1, 2026. This presents significant procurement opportunities in educational technology and training services for compliance solutions tailored to local needs.

The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance aimed at promoting responsible technology use in education. This initiative is set to influence procurement practices by prioritizing transparency, data protection, and instructional outcomes, impacting how states and local agencies select EdTech vendors and products.

The Government of India has unveiled Acadfinity’s K–12 education ecosystem platform aimed at improving education access in underserved areas. This initiative is aligned with the National Education Policy and signals significant procurement opportunities for edtech solutions targeting institutional needs.

Khan Academy's Sal Khan reveals significant improvements in student learning through AI tutor Khanmigo, particularly with teacher support. Education stakeholders should consider this model for effective digital learning in public schools, signaling a shift in procurement practices to integrate AI technologies with human oversight.

Sahuarita Unified School District is modernizing its classrooms with a $1 million investment in 450 LG CreateBoards. This move, funded by a larger $50 million bond, replaces outdated technology to enhance student engagement and instructional effectiveness, indicating a trend in K-12 education technology procurement.