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Everything you need to know about Playground Post
What is Playground Post?
Playground Post is a free education newsletter delivering EdTech news, policy updates, and education innovation insights twice weekly. Join 11,000+ educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy professionals who rely on us to stay ahead of EdTech trends and education developments that matter.
What topics does this EdTech newsletter cover?
Our EdTech newsletter covers AI in education, EdTech trends, education technology adoption, funding and investment news, federal and state policy changes, education innovation, workforce trends (teacher shortages, salary shifts), curriculum developments (science of reading, literacy programs), cybersecurity and privacy issues, and school choice movements. Every story is backed by real data and analysis.
Is this education newsletter free?
Yes! Playground Post is a completely free education newsletter. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no paywalls. It's 100% free forever. We believe in making quality education news and EdTech insights accessible to everyone in the education sector.
Can I see a sample issue before subscribing?
Yes! You can read past issues of our education newsletter in our complete archive at playgroundpost.com. Browse through previous EdTech news coverage, education policy updates, and EdTech trends analysis to see exactly what you'll receive. Each newsletter issue showcases our data-driven approach to education innovation reporting.
How often is the EdTech news delivered?
We send EdTech news and education updates every Tuesday and Friday morning. Each issue takes about 5 minutes to read and includes breaking education news, data-driven insights, quick updates, and curated resources. This twice-weekly schedule keeps you current without overwhelming your inbox.
Who should subscribe to this education newsletter?
This education newsletter is perfect for EdTech builders and entrepreneurs, classroom teachers and administrators, education investors and VCs, policy professionals and advocates, education researchers, and anyone interested in education innovation. If you need to know what's changing in education technology and policy, this newsletter is for you.
What makes Playground Post different from other education newsletters?
Unlike other education newsletters, we focus on data-driven EdTech trends and education innovation rather than generic news summaries. Every story answers: What's changing? How big is it? Why does it matter? We skip the hot takes and academic jargon, delivering actionable intelligence about EdTech news, policy shifts, and market movements that actually impact the education sector.
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The EdTech Discount Stack is a free PDF available exclusively to Playground Post subscribers. It contains over $300,000 in annual savings through discount programs specifically designed for educators, nonprofits, startups, and education technology companies. Programs cover software tools, cloud services, business services, and educational resources.
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