We need to start giving agency to educators instead of edtech vendors

Monday, June 8, 2026Priten Soundar-Shah, PedagogyVenturesView original

Teachers and students need agency as they are voicing concern and disagreement over administrators’ edtech purchasing decisions.

American schools spent roughly $30 billion on educational technology in 2024--a figure that's projected to nearly double by 2033. Superintendents are constantly bombarded with emails, brochures, and demos from education technology companies.