IMRA Series #4: Am I Ready to Respond? A Readiness Checklist for Publishers
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series In the Texas IMRA (Instructional Materials Review and Approval) 2026 cycle, readiness is measured through timing, organizational structure, instructional material efficacy, and components. Texas
IMRA Series # 3: Should You Attend Every SBOE Meeting Throughout IMRA 2026?
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Guidance Series. For publishers preparing to participate in the Texas IMRA 2026 cycle, one of the earliest questions is how closely to follow the Texas State
Fall Trends & Strategic Planning- AI in Education: How RFPSchoolWatch Connects You to the Future of Learning
Have you noticed the buzz around AI? It’s not just in tech companies anymore – it’s rapidly transforming education! School districts are increasingly looking for innovative AI-driven tools, from administrative
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
Preparing for the New Year – How RFP SchoolWatch Helps You Finish Strong with Your Bidding Strategy
How’s your win-loss ratio looking? Are your proposals hitting the mark? Taking a moment to assess, refine, and adjust your focus can make all the difference for a strong finish to the year. But sometimes, knowing where to start with that assessment can feel overwhelming. RFP SchoolWatch is here to
IMRA Series #12: Turning Feedback into Strategy: Managing the IMRA Appeals Process
I can be an anxiety-ridden moment when the IMRA quality report lands in a publisher’s inbox. No matter how strong the submission felt, opening these critical documents means facing the state’s first public measure of your work. The findings can be encouraging or frustrating, but regardless, there will be work
IMRA Series #11: When the Curtain Rises: Mastering Public Comment Season with Strategy and Clarity
RFP SchoolWatch IMRA 2026 Series – February 3 Edition By February, the chaos of Form B uploads, ISBN checks, and last-minute component edits gives way to a calm that is most certainly earned. As previously mentioned in IMRA Blog #10, there is a slight lull in January as well. These
IMRA Series #10: Building the Modern Audit Culture: How Internal Systems Shape Success
By mid-January, the scramble to upload components and double-check ISBNs fades, replaced by a quieter kind of tension. The Texas Education Agency has begun its first deep reviews. Evaluators are working line by line through every component, tracing evidence, and flagging anything that cannot be verified. Those who have lived
IMRA Series #9: Navigating the Pivotal Stage: From Components to Correlations
The Texas Instructional Materials Review and Approval process has entered the most demanding stage. At this point, publishers have access to the Publisher Dashboard, where program components are uploaded, and the first correlation requirements are completed. The dashboard is the foundation for a series of intensive stages that determine whether
Aligning Product, Sales, and Operations for Successful RFP Strategy
In the highly competitive procurement environment of K–12 and educational agencies, responding to requests for proposals (RFPs) and aligning internal product, sales, and operations is a strategic imperative. When these functions operate in silos, RFP responses tend to be disjointed: product capabilities may not match what sales promise, operations may
RFP SchoolWatch AI Series #5: Organizations, Coalitions, and Safety in AI
AI and the American Classroom: Regulation, Innovation, and Responsibility Artificial intelligence in K–12 education is seeing a growing network of policy frameworks, research groups, and public–private partnerships that are beginning to define what responsible implementation should look like. The field has moved beyond the focus on tools or vendors toward
RFP SchoolWatch AI Series #4: Best Practices for Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in K–12 Education
AI and the American Classroom: Regulation, Innovation, and Responsibility Artificial intelligence has entered the K–12 conversation as a present reality shaping how schools operate, teach, plan, and how students learn. Advocates see AI as the key to personalization and efficiency, while skeptics warn of surveillance, bias, and over-automation. The truth
RFP SchoolWatch AI Series #3: Evaluating Evidence and Practical Realities of AI in K–12
AI and the American Classroom: Regulation, Innovation, and Responsibility Artificial intelligence continues to command attention in K–12 education. Districts are eager to explore how adaptive software, predictive analytics, and AI-assisted tutoring can accelerate learning. Yet, behind the optimism lies a more complex reality: the evidence base for AI in education
RFP SchoolWatch AI Series #2: AI in Educational Software
AI and the American Classroom: Regulation, Innovation, and Responsibility Artificial intelligence in educational software refers to the integration of algorithms that analyze data, identify patterns, and make recommendations to support learning or operational efficiency. These systems include adaptive learning platforms that adjust instruction in real time, AI-enhanced tutoring tools that
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