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AI In the Classroom 2023-2024: Promises and Perils
AI In the Classroom 2023-2024: Promises and Perils

This report focuses primarily on the development and use of generative large language model (LLM) AIs – like ChatGPT, Bard, and Microsoft Bing Chat with AI – in schools, both for learning and administrative tasks.

Deployment of Desktops, Laptops and Chromebooks in K-12 Schools 2017
Deployment of Desktops, Laptops and Chromebooks in K-12 Schools 2017

This report provides data on the availability of computing devices in classrooms, with a particular focus on the shift away from desktop computers to laptops and Chromebooks.

Deployment of Display Technologies in K-12 Schools 2017
Deployment of Display Technologies in K-12 Schools 2017

This report provides data on how many display devices, including interactive whiteboards, digital projectors and digital media players, are in use in schools, what brands of those devices are most popular, and what funding sources are tapped to make those technology purchases.

Deployment of Tablets/Mobile Devices in K-12 Schools 2017
Deployment of Tablets/Mobile Devices in K-12 Schools 2017

Access data data on mobile devices in education, with a particular focus on what educational tablets are most popular, and information on what funding sources are tapped to make technology purchases.

Ed Tech Startup Dashboard 2015-2016
Ed Tech Startup Dashboard 2015-2016
Education Re-Entry: Getting Ready for School 2021-2022
Education Re-Entry: Getting Ready for School 2021-2022

This report examines the continued impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 school districts in the United States, including trends and strategies to keep students safe, reverse learning loss, and address social-emotional issues in the 2021-2022 school year and beyond.

Global Legal Publishing Report 2022-2026
Global Legal Publishing Report 2022-2026

Global legal publishing, recently been driven by new AI, machine learning and other data focused technologies, tools, and product innovations grew during 2021, generating $12.5 billion in revenue, showing recovery from an extended period of lowered growth.

Global Medical Publishing 2026-2030 Report
Global Medical Publishing 2026-2030 Report

Medical publishing is evolving from a content-centered business into a market for digital tools, research services, and clinical workflow support. Simba Information analyzes the segments, demand indicators, competitors, and strategic pressures shaping market performance through 2030.

Global Professional Publishing, 2025-2029 Report
Global Professional Publishing, 2025-2029 Report

Simba’s Global Professional Publishing 2025-2029 market research report thoroughly examines the $89 billion industry - an industry undergoing rapid and far-reaching transformation as platforms evolve to accommodate changing modes of information consumption.

Global Scientific & Technical Publishing, 6th edition Report
Global Scientific & Technical Publishing, 6th edition Report

Simba Information finds that scientific publishing is undergoing structural transformation driven by digital platform expansion, open access mandates, and artificial intelligence adoption. This report provides analysis of market size, growth trends, and competitive positioning across global scientific publishing.

Global Social Sciences & Humanities 2025-2029 Report
Global Social Sciences & Humanities 2025-2029 Report

The Global Social Science & Humanities Publishing 2025–2029 report reveals a stable yet transforming market, where AI integration and open access expansion are reshaping global publishing strategies. Despite modest overall growth, consolidation, digital migration, and policy-driven innovation are setting the stage for a more connected, data-informed academic ecosystem.

Global STM Online Services, 2024-2028
Global STM Online Services, 2024-2028

Simba’s Global STM Online Services, 2024-2028 report also examines: overall market size, market segments, market geography, market trends, leading STM Online publishers, mergers and acquisitions from 2022-2024, market forecast, and future outlook for the STM Online market.

Global Tax, Accounting, and Business Information Publishing 2022-2026
Global Tax, Accounting, and Business Information Publishing 2022-2026

In 2021, the market for business information top competitors in the tax, accounting and business information publishing market generated a total of $28.9 billion, an increase of 10.5% from 2020, powered by strong growth from several key players, notably Garter, Intuit, Dow Jones and Xero.

K-12 Classroom Technology Survey Report and Data Appendix, 2016
K-12 Classroom Technology Survey Report and Data Appendix, 2016

Use this report to better understand the availability of classroom technology and how teachers and students use that technology.

K-12 Deployment Patterns and Purchasing for Computing/Display Devices 2017
K-12 Deployment Patterns and Purchasing for Computing/Display Devices 2017

This report provides data on the installed base of display devices, including interactive whiteboards and digital projectors, and trends in the deployment of laptops, Chromebooks and tablets in K-12 classrooms.

K-12 Mathematics Market Survey Report, 2025
K-12 Mathematics Market Survey Report, 2025

Simba Information’s K-12 Mathematics Market Survey reports on the results from a survey of math teachers and administrators from around the country, asking key questions such as what math programs and products they use, what kind of attributes are desirable in a Core Math program and supplemental math materials, who makes the purchasing decision and more.

K-12 Science Market Outlook
K-12 Science Market Outlook

A continuation of strong state budgets and grants from both governmental and non-governmental sources to promote science and STEM will be key factors in spurring the market for K-12 instructional materials in science to grow at a strong pace in 2022-2023 and throughout 2023-2024.

K-12 Social Studies Market 2024-2025
K-12 Social Studies Market 2024-2025

Simba Information’s K-12 Social Studies Market 2024-2025 report offers an extensive examination of the U.S. social studies education sector, exploring the latest curriculum trends, market dynamics, educator preferences, and legislative influences impacting the market.

K-12 Supplemental Materials Market Outlook 2026- 2031 Report
K-12 Supplemental Materials Market Outlook 2026- 2031 Report

The US K-12 supplemental materials market is shifting from optional classroom resources toward implementation-driven instructional support. This report examines how literacy, mathematics, assessment, AI, procurement, and digital learning trends are shaping opportunities through 2031.

Lessons Learned: Selecting and Deploying K12 Science and Social Studies Content
Lessons Learned: Selecting and Deploying K12 Science and Social Studies Content

This report examines how instructional content in K-12 science and social studies is being evaluated and selected based on interviews with administrators in 31 school districts and six state or regional education agencies across 20 states.

National Instructional Materials Adoption Scorecard and Outlook to 2028 Report
National Instructional Materials Adoption Scorecard and Outlook to 2028 Report

States are reshaping instructional materials decisions through new mandates, updated standards, and expanding subject-area requirements. This report highlights key adoption outcomes and reveals what to expect across major K–12 reviews through 2028.

New Teachers, Getting Adjusted, 2015-2016
New Teachers, Getting Adjusted, 2015-2016

This report examines responses teachers gave to an exclusive Simba survey about their classroom experiences, expectations and needs.

Open Access Book Publishing 2024-2028
Open Access Book Publishing 2024-2028

Gain fresh insights into the fast-growing market for global scholarly open access book publishing, based on extensive primary and secondary market research.

Open Access Journal Publishing 2024-2028
Open Access Journal Publishing 2024-2028

This report details the diverse mix of revenue streams in OA Journal publishing in 2024 and beyond.

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