Education Blog
Future of Education Technology (FETC) 2023 Conference
by Kevin Schroeder, Director, Client Solutions
I just got back from our first conference of 2023, the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) ,which was January 23rd-26th in New Orleans. I was excited to attend this conference not only because of the networking opportunities and the chance to geek out in the exhibit hall with all of the new innovations that…
Congress Boosts Funding for K-12 Programs
by Jay Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs, LLC
Over the past several years, the news regarding federal K-12 funding has usually focused on the substantial amounts of relief and stimulus monies Congress appropriated to education programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the annual allocations Congress has approved for K-12 programs authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) have received less attention despite…
National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) 2022 Conference
by Kevin Schroeder, Director of Client Solutions
Making my first visit to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference and my first conference in the post COVID landscape was a great opportunity to meet with a wide variety of thought leaders, educators, and vendors unified in the effort of educating our youth in the humanities. As a former Social Studies…
2023 May Bring New Accessibility Regulations
by Jay A. Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs
Over the past two years, there have been a number of developments regarding school districts’ compliance with website accessibility laws. For example, since 2020 three states – Illinois, New Jersey, and Maryland – have passed laws mandating that districts comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). At the federal level, the U.S. Department of Education’s…
The Funding Outlook For K-12 Education Is Bright For Now
By Jay A. Diskey, Diskey Public Affairs
As the end of the year approaches, Westchester Education Services is gathering market intelligence to assist its clients prepare for the challenges and opportunities 2023 will bring. I recently presented at the EdWeek Market Brief Summit, which is an excellent opportunity to collect information and learn about the latest trends impacting the school market. I…
EdWeek Market Brief Summit – November 2022
by Christina DeYoung, Director of Client Solutions
We just returned from the EdWeek Market Brief Summit in Dallas which was on all counts remarkably rewarding. Remarkable, first and foremost, because it was in person. The “adjacent possible” that comes from chatting in the buffet line is not one that we take for granted post-Pandemic. Here are our key takeaways from the Summit:…
A Complete Solution via Westchester’s Partner Network
by Kevin J. Gray, President and Chief Content Officer
Westchester Education Services is a market leader in creating engaging, inclusive content. Print and online curriculum providers rely on us for our subject matter expertise, for our understanding of pedagogical approaches, and for our years of experience developing highly effective educational materials. Because we work with so many players in the space (nearly 50 annually),…
Adoption of New Math Programs in California May Be Delayed
By Jay A. Diskey of Diskey Public Affairs, Policy consultant to Westchester Education Services Extended debates over California’s draft guidelines for math instruction recently caused the state’s Board of Education to delay the approval of the guidelines until early next year or even later. The postponement could subsequently cause a delay in the adoption of…
Holding Steady
by Kevin Gray, President and Chief Content Officer A recent article published in EdSurge by SEL leaders Robert F. Sherman and Pamela McVeagh-Lally (co-founders of SEL Consulting Collaborative) makes a strong case for why social-emotional learning is necessary for the health and well-being of our students. The article dismantles the false premises that much of…