EdTech companies are lobbying their way into your kids classroom. Whos vetting them?
Summary
This article examines how edtech companies influence Michigan school spending through lobbying and targeted budget language. It highlights iWellness, a student wellness survey tool, as a case study in how software reaches classrooms with limited vetting. The piece raises concerns about the lack of peer-reviewed evidence, privacy practices, and the tradeoff between software purchases and hiring counselors. It also shows how tutoring and school safety vendors use state grants and lobbying to expand their markets.
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industries
EduTech - institutions
applications
Web and Content Management
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SaaS
Learning Management Systems
EdTech
