Trends for the education market
MDR Resources & Best Practices
Our resources and best practices track trends and changes in the education market for the relevant information you need to make solid business decisions.
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Get the We Are Teachers Media Kit
Media Kit and Agency Services MDR’s creative marketing agency specializes in one thing and one thing only—the education market. Whether your goal is to see your new product adopted in classrooms or you want to influence the next generation, connecting with MDR could help you get there. When you download the We Are Teachers Media…
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How to Support Teachers During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a natural time for businesses to show appreciation to clients, partners, and—particularly if they’re part of your target audience—to support teachers. Educators play a crucial role in shaping communities, and during the final months of the year, they’re juggling report cards, classroom festivities, and the fatigue of a demanding semester. If…
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Why Timing Matters in Education Marketing
When it comes to priorities and schedules, teachers have seasonal rhythms that differ from many of us who no longer live by the academic calendar. Whether your education marketing goals are focused on classroom essentials, teacher resources, or student learning materials, knowing how to position your brand as the academic calendar shifts will allow you…
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Preparing Your Brand for the 2025 Back-to-School Season
The back-to-school season is approaching fast, which means one thing: back-to-school shopping starts now. Whether your brand targets teachers stocking up on classroom supplies and décor, or parents and kids searching for the trendiest new backpack, now is a critical time to capture attention and drive engagement. In this guide, we will walk you through…
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2025 Marketing Trends & Predictions in Education
Looking back at 2024 to inform your 2025 marketing strategies. Marketing trends in education are always in flux. For example, you know that social media remains one of the best channels for reaching prospects, but what kind of content should you prioritize in this year’s strategy? You also know that AI has become a leading…
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Public School Mid-Winter/Spring Break Dates in the United States
Get our full report on mid-winter/spring break dates—broken down by state—to help you determine the best time to engage your target audience. For the 2024-2025 school year, roughly 27% of schools reported an early break period, with the break beginning between the weeks of February 2, 2025, and February 23, 2025. The majority of schools,…
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Public School Open and Close Dates in the United States
Not all schools open and close the academic year at the same time! In fact, it can vary quite a bit by region. Use our data on school open and close dates across the country to drive your education marketing decisions and promotions. Be ready to launch at the start of the school year or…
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Exclusive Offers in Honor of ISTE + ASCD 2025
The MDR Education team is headed back to ISTE + ASCD with the editors from our powerhouse media brand, We Are Teachers. With us, we’re bringing four exclusive offers to help you reach more educators this year. Whether you’re attending the ISTE and ASCD conferences or following along virtually, we’re here to strategize with you…
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How to Market to School Librarians
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are roughly 114,000 K-12 schools in the U.S. with a library staffed by a school librarian.1 A 2023 survey by School Library Journal reports that only 55% of school libraries offer tech-related activities, down from 79% in 2019. Librarians are helping with other tech-purchasing decisions, such…
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How Many Schools Are in the U.S.?
We’re breaking down the stats and looking at how many schools are private vs. public, the number of charter and magnet schools, the percentage of schools that fall under Title I, and much more. The following data is from the MDR Data Cloud as of February 2024. You can use ConnectEd Cloud to build targeted email…