How can investors and start-ups gain a competitive edge in the world’s largest education market? Learn how American State-level policy, politics, and adoption cycles are shaping new opportunities for EdTech innovators. Join the Texas Education Alliance as they provide a case study on how the ongoing reduction of the US Department of Education is resulting in a shift of power to individual States, highlighting the need for companies to understand State-specific legislation and funding mechanisms. Attendees will gain insider knowledge on Federal-to-State power shifts, the nuances of State adoption processes, and how political and regulatory forces are influencing everything from curriculum approval to funding. With real-world insights and hypothetical scenarios from key decision-makers, the session highlights both the concerns and opportunities that companies face.