Featured Articles – Supporting K-12 Education Business Leaders

EPIC INSIGHTS FROM NIGP’S EPIC 2025

Posted on September 12, 2025September 15, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

Canon once again took the stage at NIGP’s national event—Forum—where over 1,000 procurement professionals gathered to share insights, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of the field. Over two days, we had the privilege of interviewing some of the brightest...Read More

SIGNALS IN THE SYSTEM

Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

Where Technology, Performance, and Funding Intersect in K–12 Education Technology & AI in Education AI Integration: 75% of K–12 students reported using AI tools in 2024, a significant increase from 37% in 2023.1 51% of K–12 teachers utilized AI tools...Read More

FINDING THE GREATNESS WITHIN YOU

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

Expert Shares Insights on Leadership Christin WebbCEO, The Greater You Leadership Series In this inspiring Q&A, we sit down with Christin Webb, Chief Executive Officer of The Greater You Leadership Series and a renowned leader in public procurement and leadership development. With...Read More

BEYOND THE PRICE TAG

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

Examining value-based purchasing in K-12 Student outcomes. Data-driven decisions. Performance-based partnerships. Collaboration at every level. These are the pillars that form the bedrock of educational success. But in a procurement landscape where price often takes center stage, school districts are...Read More

EnvisionED K-12 Podcast – Episode 3

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

Greg Long, former Director of Procurement at Seminole County Schools and a seasoned educational procurement consultant explores the evolving demands of education and purchasing. He shares his insights on the dynamic nature of procurement, emphasizing what it takes to lead...Read More

ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES

Posted on June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by EnvisionED K-12

K12 procurement coping with macro issues In today’s volatile education landscape, procurement professionals are being asked to do more with less — and to do it faster, smarter, and with greater foresight than ever before. From rising tariffs to supply...Read More