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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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.
Read article →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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