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Insights on school funding, compliance, and education data for district leaders, grant writers, and vendors.

Funding February 24, 2026·6 min read

How Title I Schools Can Save on Manipulatives

Title I funding can cover math manipulatives and hands-on kits under the right conditions. Learn the compliance rules, per-pupil formulas, and purchasing strategies that help schools stretch their federal dollars further.

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Funding February 24, 2026·8 min read

E-Rate Category 2 Explained

E-Rate Category 2 subsidizes internal networking equipment at 20–85% discounts. Most schools leave budget on the table—here’s how the program works and how to maximize your five-year allocation.

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Funding February 24, 2026·7 min read

5 Funding Sources Every School Forgets About

Beyond Title I, schools have access to Title IV-A, IDEA Part B, E-Rate displacement, state instructional materials funds, and foundation grants. Most schools tap two or three sources at most—here are the five they miss.

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Compliance February 24, 2026·7 min read

FERPA Compliance for EdTech Vendors

FERPA governs how student education records can be shared with vendors. Understand the “school official” exception, directory information rules, and what your data processing agreements must include.

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Sales Intelligence February 24, 2026·8 min read

What School Board Minutes Reveal About Buying Decisions

School board minutes contain the earliest buying signals in K–12: budget approvals, curriculum adoptions, vendor contracts, and leadership changes. Learn the six signal types and how to turn public data into sales intelligence.

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