Sean Cavanagh is the managing editor for EdWeek Market Brief, leading an editorial team that delivers intelligence for education companies and other audiences seeking to understand the school marketplace. Before joining EdWeek Market Brief, he covered a variety of beats as a reporter for Education Week, including curriculum, school choice, state policy, and federal policy. Earlier in his career he covered government and politics for daily newspapers in Tennessee and Florida.
Education Market
Market Analysis
Key Trends to Watch in the Education Market in 2025
EdWeek Market Brief's editorial team offers its predictions on the forces that will shape company's work in schools over the coming year.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
Before Buying These Products, School Districts Want Them Pilot-Tested First
An EdWeek Market Brief survey looks at how frequently districts use pilots, and what purchases they won't make without staging them.
Regulation & Policy
Market Analysis
What Trump’s Victory and Other Election Results Mean for Education Companies
This year's election has implications for funding streams, school choice, and potentially cultural battles over academic resources.
Strategy & Operations
Special Report
Special Report: the State of the K-12 Industry in 2024
EdWeek Market Brief's 5th annual report surveying education company officials captures where the market is now and where it's headed.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Essential Intel for Education Companies: The EdWeek Market Brief Summit
The conference, Nov. 13-15 in Denver, will deliver original survey data, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops for education companies.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
Shifting Attitudes Toward Open Educational Resources, Modular Materials in K-12 Districts
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 leaders how their needs for classroom resources will change over the next two years.
Regulation & Policy
K-12 Market News
7 Things to Know About Sweeping Social Media and K-12 Privacy Regulations Moving Through Congress
The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act passed the Senate overwhelmingly, but faces an uncertain future in the House.
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Market News
Curriculum Associates Names New CEO, Ending Outgoing Leader's Long Run
Kelly Sia next year will lead the company known for the i-Ready assessment, replacing Rob Waldron, who has served in the role for 17 years.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
The Best and Worst Arguments for Keeping Your Product in a School District Budget, Post-Stimulus
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 leaders what information they're considering in deciding which stimulus-funded projects to cut.
Education Market
K-12 Market News
Join EdWeek Market Brief's Intel Briefings at ISTE
EdWeek Market Brief's editorial team will offer insights on trends in district policy and purchasing at the upcoming mega ed-tech show.
Education Market
Special Report
What's Next for the K-12 Reading Market? New Special Report Reveals Shifting Demands
EdWeek Market Brief's analysis looks at projected district spending on core and supplemental curriculum, PD, assessment, and more.
Financing & Investment
K-12 Market News
Lenders Take Bankruptcy Action Against Education Companies Tied to Byju’s
The involuntary bankruptcy case is directed at Epic!, Tynker, and Tangible Play, also known as Osmo.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
How Are School Districts Spending Their Title I Funding?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked K-12 officials how they're spending money they receive from the critical federal aid program.
Sales & Marketing
Exclusive Data
How Strong Is School Districts' Affection for Incumbent Vendors?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds differences in rural and urban systems' willingness to take on working with unfamiliar companies.
Education Industry
K-12 Market News
EdWeek Market Brief Wins National Award for Best Industry Coverage
The Neal Awards, established in 1955, recognize outstanding business journalism.
Product Development
Exclusive Data
We Asked Educators: What Innovative Products Are Missing From the Market?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey looks at the product innovations that educators wish companies would produce, but don't.
Strategy & Operations
K-12 Market News
Connect With EdWeek Market Brief at the ASU+GSV Summit This Month
EdWeek Market Brief will be offering a series of intel briefings for education companies throughout the upcoming ASU+GSV Summit, April 14-17 in San Diego.
Financing & Investment
K-12 Market News
Encyclopaedia Britannica Reportedly Seeking Valuation of $1 Billion Through IPO
The publisher had stated earlier this year that it was confidentially submitting a draft registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission related to making an initial public offering.
Education Industry
K-12 Market News
EdWeek Market Brief's Coverage Named as Finalist for Business Journalism Awards
The publication's data journalism, reporting on stimulus funding, and analysis of overall industry trends have been recognized by the ASBPE and Neal awards.
Education Market
Exclusive Data
Online vs. In-Person Professional Development: What's the Mix in School Systems?
An EdWeek Market Brief survey asked district and school leaders about the support they provide now, and what they expect in five years.