IMRA Series #2: Who Should Lead the Adoption Process in Your Company?
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series When the Texas Education Agency released the Instructional Materials Review and Approval, or IMRA, Cycle 2026, it became clear that success would depend less…
Universities Face Federal Compact That Reframes Autonomy, Compliance, and Access to Funding
The federal government has recently introduced what it calls a Compact for Academic Excellence. This proposal requests that higher education institutions agree to a set of conditions in exchange for…
Understanding Title Funding A Vendor’s Guide to Federal K–12 Opportunities
Federal education dollars flow into schools every year through a network of programs collectively known as Title funding. For vendors, understanding these streams isn’t just a matter of compliance; it’s…
Navigating Texas New OER Landscape: Legal, Financial, and Strategic Considerations for RFQ 701-25-019
Texas has again initiated a new round of procuring open educational resources. The Texas Education Agency’s newly released RFQ 701-25-019, issued under House Bill 1605, requests qualifications from contractors to…
Accelerating Growth Through Focused Strategies
In the world of education and public sector procurement, success doesn’t just come from having a great product or service. It stems from having the right systems, strategies, and relationships…
Is Your RFP Strategy Too Narrow?
Public sector procurement is evolving rapidly. I remember my 8th-grade history class back in 19-hmm-hmm when Mr. Bagley explained to the class with such passion and vigor how quickly the…
Accountability Without Fear: Rethinking Tutoring and Reform in K–12 Education
On September 18, 2025, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions convened a full hearing on the state of K–12 schools. Testimony from researchers, state leaders, and district…
Fall Trends & Strategic Planning- From Field to Court: How RFPSchoolWatch Helps You Win Fall Sports and Extracurricular RFPs
As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, schools are buzzing with fall sports and exciting extracurricular activities. This means a fantastic wave of opportunities for businesses like yours,…
What the New Federal Proposal on Meaningful Learning Opportunities Means for K–12
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a public comment period, which will close on October 27, 2025, on a new proposed supplemental priority and definitions focused on meaningful learning…
IMRA Series #1: What the 2026 Texas IMRA Cycle Means for Publishers
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has officially released the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) Cycle 2026 process, marking the beginning of one of the most significant adoption opportunities in…