Press Releases

Policy and Budget Outlook: Navigating a Tighter K–12 Funding Climate

Martha Scharping — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, Md. – As states adjust to shifting federal priorities under the Trump administration and districts brace for the conclusion of pandemic-era funding streams, Simba Information's latest PreK–12 Policy and Budget Outlook 2025–2026 report provides expanded insight into how constrained budgets, evolving legislative agendas, and new accountability frameworks are reshaping the K–12 instructional materials market. The report examines how the end of federal relief is pushing districts to focus on core funding streams, how state policy battles over curriculum and parental rights are shaping adoption cycles, and how fiscal austerity is driving demand for high-quality, cost-effective instructional resources.

Global Professional Publishing Market Reaches $89 Billion as Business Segment Leads Growth in 2024

Martha Scharping — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Rockville, Md.- August 05, 2025- The global professional publishing market grew 5.6% in 2024, reaching $89.0 billion at the publisher level (or $85.8 billion at the market level, after elimination), according to Simba Information’s latest report, Global Professional Publishing, 2025-2029. The Tax, Accounting & Business segment emerged as the largest and fastest-growing category, generating $48.6 billion in 2024, growing 7.8% year-over-year and accounting for more than half of total market revenue. This performance outpaced the Legal, Scientific & Technical, and Medical segments.

AI, Uncertainty, and Investment Reshape the PreK–12 Instructional Materials Market

Martha Scharping — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD—June 16, 2025—The PreK–12 instructional materials market is undergoing accelerated transformation, according to Simba Information’s newly published PreK–12 Instructional Materials Industry Competitive Analysis, 2025. This in-depth report delivers timely, actionable insight into how top education vendors are reimagining their portfolios in response to shifting funding realities, federal policy turbulence, and the rollout of generative AI in classrooms.

Freedonia Custom Research Rebrands as Freedonia Strategic Insights

Ann Steiner — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD — June 9, 2025 — Freedonia Custom Research, a trusted provider of customized market intelligence for over two decades, is proud to announce its new name and refreshed brand identity: Freedonia Strategic Insights.

New Report Tracks the $5B Supplemental Materials Market Reshaping K–12 Classrooms

Martha Scharping — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD — June 4, 2025 — Simba Information’s new report K–12 Supplemental Materials Market 2025–2027 provides a strategic overview of one of the most dynamic segments in education publishing. The report analyzes how the landscape of supplemental instructional materials is evolving amid policy shifts, emerging technologies, and the lingering effects of pandemic-era learning disruptions.

Professional & Scholarly E-Book Market Holds Steady Amid Shifting Economy

Martha Scharping — Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD — May 16, 2025 — Amid ongoing digital transformation and economic volatility, Simba Information’s latest market intelligence report, Professional & Scholarly E-Book Market Report 2025–2029, provides a timely and comprehensive assessment of the global e-book publishing landscape. The report estimates the market will reach $3.1 billion by 2029, driven by demand from university libraries, research institutions, and professional organizations adapting to new content delivery models and information workflows.

K–12 Mathematics Instructional Materials Market Reaches Turning Point

Martha Scharping — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD — April 28, 2025 — As school districts across the U.S. adapt to the expiration of ESSER III funding and shifting federal policy priorities, Simba Information's newly released K–12 Mathematics Market Survey Report, 2025 offers in-depth analysis of a market in transition. The report forecasts the total market for K–12 mathematics instructional materials will grow to $3.3 billion by 2030, driven by sustained demand for digital learning tools, integrated platforms, and adaptive instructional support.

Explosive Growth Forecast for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Alternatives

Cara Rasch — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OH — April 21, 2025 — According to Packaged Facts’ new report Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Market Trends and Opportunities for Alternatives to Alcoholic Beverages, the alcoholic beverage market is shifting toward non-alcoholic (NA) drinks amidst a number of important trends, including:

New Report: Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing Chocolate Market

Cara Rasch — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT

CLEVELAND, OH — April 2, 2025 — According to Packaged Facts’ new report Chocolate Candy: US Market Trends and Opportunities, the chocolate market is facing a perfect storm of challenges and opportunities. From soaring prices to shifting consumer habits, the industry is undergoing a significant transformation.

U.S. PreK-12 Enrollment Faces Major Shifts Amid Demographic and Policy Changes

Martha Scharping — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

ROCKVILLE, MD — March 27, 2025 — Simba Information’s report PreK-12 Enrollment and Demographics, 2025-2026 delivers an in-depth, data-driven examination of how evolving student demographics and educational preferences are impacting the U.S. education system. Public school enrollments have stabilized at lower levels post-pandemic — alongside the rise of alternative schooling models, such as charter schools, microschools, and homeschooling — signaling a long-term transformation in the sector.