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While producers of print-based curriculum and instructional materials are struggling, companies that are focused on technology-based instruction and tools for data collection and analysis are thriving in the K-12 market, says a new report by Berkery Noyes, an independent investment bank. An emphasis on accountability and data-driven decision-making in education is part of what's behind that trend, said Vivek Kamath, a managing director at the New York City-based bank who specializes in the education market. "Schools are realizing that they need to treat their schools like businesses," he said. "What they're looking for are enhanced analytics."

Dianne Ravitch appearance on the Daily Show. Redirects dialogue from "finding the bad teachers" to grappling with the realities of the impact of poverty and inequity on famlies and schools

"The jabs Erin Parker has heard about her job have stunned her. Oh you pathetic teachers, read the online comments and placards of counterdemonstrators. You are glorified baby sitters who leave work at 3 p.m. You deserve minimum wage. Related * Ohio Senate Approves Union Bill (March 3, 2011) * Leader of Teachers' Union Urges Dismissal Overhaul (February 25, 2011) Related in Opinion Room For Debate Why Blame the Teachers? Across America, teachers have become the targets of criticism and budget cuts. Do they deserve it? Enlarge This Image Narayan Mahon for The New York Times Erin Parker teaches high school science in Wisconsin. Readers' Comments Readers shared their thoughts on this article. * Read All Comments (675) » "You feel punched in the stomach," said Ms. Parker, a high school science teacher in Madison, Wis., where public employees' two-week occupation of the State Capitol has stalled but not deterred the governor's plan to try to strip them of bargaining rights. "

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