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The Impact of the Move to Remote Learning on K-12 Ecosystems

 Technology implementations related to teaching and learning in US K-12 school districts increased during the pandemic, with a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2019 and 2021. Every technology category increased over this period, with Conferencing Systems (105%), Assessment and Evaluation Solutions (22%), E-Learning Solutions (18%), and Learning Management Systems (19%) showing the ... The Impact of the Move to Remote Learning on K-12 Ecosystems  Read More
Higher Ed Online Learning

Was Christensen Right?

 Known for his disruptive innovation theory, Clayton Christensen said in February 2013, “15 years from now, maybe half of the universities will be in bankruptcy… including state schools.” Four years later, in 2017, he even claimed it would take less than a decade, “probably nine years,” for this to happen. At the time, to support his idea, he mentioned ... Was Christensen Right?  Read More
Conferencing Learning Management Systems Market Movements

Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge

 On May 19, 2022, Class and Anthology announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Class to acquire Anthology’s Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom tool. While Class doubles down on a future with Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate as a virtual classroom tool, Anthology goes all-in on its Blackboard Ultra LMS. Collaborate and Class: The Numbers Before ... Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge  Read More

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Student Information Systems

The SIS Tipping Point: Cloud as the New Standard for Education

 For years, the education sector has been cautiously eyeing the horizon of digital transformation. While many administrative tools made the leap early, the Student Information System (SIS) remained anchored in traditional on-premises environments. However, recent market data confirms that we have reached a definitive tipping point. The shift to the cloud is no longer a ... The SIS Tipping Point: Cloud as the New Standard for Education  Read More
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RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update

 What five years of RFP activity tells us about shifting institutional needs in HigherEd and K–12 As this will be our last post of the year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at RFP activity across Higher Education and K–12. Each year, RFP patterns give us an early indication of where institutions ... RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update  Read More
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Student First: Born from Scratch to Deliver the Future‑Ready SIS

 Founded in 2021 by EdTech veteran David Meek, Student First is a brand-new Student Information System built entirely from the ground up. Unlike legacy SIS providers, it was conceived with modern technology and a clear purpose: to empower non‑traditional institutions through a truly future‑ready platform. Origins and Purpose David Meek, who previously founded Campus Management Corporation ... Student First: Born from Scratch to Deliver the Future‑Ready SIS  Read More