How Much Does the U.S. Spend on Education?
Explore how much the U.S. spends on education, why it matters for solution providers, and how to align offerings with real school funding realities.
Education Spending by State: Trends, Priorities + Provider Playbooks
Consider education spending by state: compare per-student costs, funding sources, and recent trends in a concise, data-focused overview.
Why Providers Outsource Data Cleansing Services + How To Find the Right Partner
Is outsourcing data cleansing the right choice for your business? Discover the power of clean education data and learn how a trusted third party can help.
Career and Technical Education: Lead the Next Wave of Workforce Learning
Discover how education vendors can tap into the growing Career and Technical Education market with data-driven strategies from Agile Education Marketing.
Teacher Turnover: What To Know About Educator Attrition in 2025
In most industries, it’s important to keep a close eye on workforce turnover rates as an indicator of economic status. For the education marketplace, teacher turnover is more important to watch because of its wide impact on education in America. We’re taking a closer look at rates of teacher turnover today and how these trends […]
A 2025 Look Back at Common Changes in Education in 2021
Blog Post Resources We spoke with Agile’s Directors of Strategic Accounts, Connie Davis and Toni Elsberry, who noted that the ever-changing education landscape remains highly unpredictable. Staffing shortages, shifting enrollment, and ongoing concerns about learning loss remain top of mind for educators. Over 70% of teachers feel troubled, according to the K-12 Annual Teacher Spending […]
Marketing to Teachers: Proven Strategies To Boost Engagement (2025)
Explore effective strategies and solutions for enhancing your marketing to schools while aligning outreach efforts with relevant purchasing cycles.
Beyond the Degree: The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring and What It Means for Higher Ed
Explore how new tech is transforming career readiness, and how education solution providers can help schools deliver future-ready, skills-based programs.
The Gap Year Goes Mainstream Why More High School Grads Are Pressing Pause Before College
Blog Post Educator Perspective Just a few years ago, taking a “gap year” after high school was often seen as a luxury—a path for affluent students to backpack through Europe or volunteer in faraway places. However, by 2025, that perception has shifted dramatically! Increasingly, high school graduates across the socioeconomic spectrum are choosing to delay […]
How To Navigate the Schools Market With Precision and Purpose
Explore an overview of the schools market today, including spending trends, growth drivers, and how solution providers can engage and connect.
Teachers Rediscovering Their Why: Staying in the Classroom When It’s Hard to Stay
Blog Post Educator Perspective I remember the day I first stepped into my classroom—bright-eyed, heart-pounding, with lesson plans and dreams of changing the world one student at a time. I clung to my “why” that first year like a lifeline. I was here to make a difference. To be the teacher I once needed. To […]
School List Targeted: How States Flag Underperformance + What It Means for Vendors
Learn how states flag underperforming schools based on school and student performance data, and how vendors can support targeted schools.
Investing in the Future: What Education Vendors Need to Know About Early Literacy Initiatives
Blog Post Educator Perspective Across the nation, a literacy revolution is quietly reshaping classrooms, and it’s rooted in something refreshingly practical—science. The “science of reading” movement is shifting the way educators approach early literacy, with an emphasis on phonics-based instruction, structured literacy, and evidence-based strategies that actually help children become confident readers. For education vendors, […]
Why Agile’s Approach Outperforms Native Targeting in Digital Advertising
Struggling to reach educators with native ads? Learn how Agile’s verified data and custom targeting deliver stronger engagement and better leads.
Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Align Curricula With Workforce Needs
Discover how universities can align curricula with workforce needs, and how solution providers can support this shift toward career readiness.
Let Kids Be Kids: The Importance of Play in Education
Blog Post Educator Perspective Sometimes, people hear the term “let kids be kids,” and they interpret it negatively. However, sometimes, we forget that kids are kids and need to be treated as such at school and elsewhere. Children are little people who get tired, have emotions and frustrations, and are still learning. Aren’t we all? […]
Tapping Into Discretionary Funds in Schools With Smarter Data
Discover how discretionary funds in schools create fast, flexible sales opportunities—and how education providers can connect with schools ready to spend.
Changes in Education: How Providers Can Adapt To Stay Ahead
Discover how education is evolving with new technologies, teaching methods, and policies. Explore key trends shaping the future of learning.
Teacher Burnout
Blog Post Educator Perspective We are a few weeks from the end of the school year. This time of year is exciting, stressful, and…interesting, especially lately. April and May consist of standardized tests, finals, award ceremonies, field days, and celebrations, and it is also time for educators to renew their upcoming school year contracts.  So, […]
HEA Policy Shifts Update: How Are Educational Stakeholders Responding?
Explore the latest HEA policy updates, how institutions are responding, and how solution providers can adapt to stay aligned with shifting regulations.
A Guide to Standardized Testing
Tis the season for…standardized testing. Nationwide, schools are preparing for their state assessments, as teachers and students have been preparing all year for these tests. This preparation involves a rigorous review of the curriculum, practice tests, and targeted interventions for students who may be struggling. Spring isn’t the only thing in the air, as educators […]
Grant Writing Resources and Tips: Secure Funding and Strengthen School Relationships
Explore grant writing tips and resources to secure funding, expand outreach, and drive innovation—to support unique school district needs.
A Teacher-Turned-Data Analyst’s Perspective on Testing in Schools
Blog Post Educator Perspective One thing you should know about education is that there’s an acronym for everything from IDEA to FERPA. Teachers do not like wasting time. As a former educator, I can attest to this. ESSA is one of those acronyms. What is ESSA, or as I now call it, School and Student […]
Navigating Change and Funding for Public Education
The potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education presents a complex landscape of advantages and disadvantages that could significantly impact students, educators, and the educational system as a whole. Looking at it from both sides, here are some potential pros and cons. Pros Cons One of the big questions is funding, and rightly so. […]