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Policy changes don't happen in isolation, and neither does our market analysis. In response to recent client questions about new U.S. tariffs, Simba Information reaffirms our ongoing commitment to monitoring the policy developments that influence the education market, including trade policy, curriculum mandates, and funding dynamics. Our latest blog post, Education Publishing Faces New Pressures as 2025 US Tariffs Expand, explores the implications of the 2025 tariff expansion on textbook imports, printing paper, instructional aids, and international sourcing for PreK–12 and higher education publishers. Drawing from historical data on the 2019–2020 tariff cycle, we highlight: ~How rising costs and disrupted supply chains may delay curriculum adoption timelines ~Why cost pressures could lead to increased reuse of outdated content and reduced export activity ~The sectors most vulnerable to volatility, including rural schools and correctional education programs ~The growing urgency for digital-first and hybrid content strategies This analysis reflects our broader mission: equipping stakeholders with actionable insights rooted in both current trends and past disruptions. For ongoing, data-driven updates, we encourage industry professionals to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter, a reliable resource for: ~Policy shifts and funding changes ~New product developments and company activity ~Market outlooks and strategic analysis Looking for consistent, high-quality updates between reports? Subscribe to our blog for timely insight into the education and publishing landscape. 🔗 Subscribe to the Simba Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eksB96ET 🔗 Read the Blog Education Publishing Faces New Pressures as 2025 US Tariffs Expand here: https://hubs.la/Q03fW-bb0 #EducationMarket #MarketIntelligence #EdTech #Curriculum #EducationPublishing #SimbaInformation #PolicyAndEducation #IndustryTrends

📢 The latest issue of Education Market Advisor is now available. Volume 56, Number 7 | April 4, 2025 This issue explores the structural changes reshaping reading, assessment, and instruction in today’s education landscape—highlighting both market risk and opportunity. Highlights include: ~Focus Feature on the decline of deep reading, digital distraction, and the instructional response from publishers and curriculum providers ~Analysis of K–12 and postsecondary assessment trends, including SAT/ACT redesigns, state-level testing shifts, and graduation requirement changes ~AI in Math Classrooms, showcasing how tools like ALTER-Math are redefining instructional design and accelerating learning outcomes ~Simba Radar coverage of federal disruption, including Department of Education layoffs, policy restructuring, and program funding risks ~Financial Highlights from Boxlight, Nerdy, and Kaltura, with market insights into AI strategy, subscription growth, and platform modernization ~EMA Briefs on new product launches, executive moves, and acquisitions in education publishing and edtech The issue provides critical intelligence for edtech developers, instructional content providers, and institutional decision-makers navigating a rapidly evolving market. Request access now: https://lnkd.in/eZduj_qT #EducationMarket #EdTech #DigitalInstruction #AIinEducation #AssessmentTrends #EducationPublishing #SimbaInformation #K12Trends #HigherEd #FederalPolicy #EducationResearch #EMA #CurriculumStrategy

Education Publishing Faces New Pressures as 2025 US #Tariffs Expand: While the full effects of the 2025 tariffs are still emerging, they could have significant and widespread consequences for the US education #publishing market. https://hubs.la/Q03fW-bb0 #educationpublishing #professionalpublishing #tradepolicy

Tariffs on Knowledge: 2025 Trade Policy Disrupts U.S. Education Publishing The 2025 tariff expansion—25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% additional tariffs on imports from China; up to 34% on other key markets—is hitting the education publishing industry hard. Textbooks, paper, printing plates, and educational reference materials are now subject to import duties, raising costs for PreK–12, higher ed, and professional credentialing publishers. Historical context matters: ~In 2019, tariffs on China led to a 15% duty on most printed books. Even Bibles and children’s books required targeted exemptions. ~In 2021–22, U.S. public schools spent $3.4 billion on textbooks. A 25% tariff could mean $850 million in added costs—without improving access or quality. ~The U.S. imported 67% of its book-grade paper from Canada in 2023—now taxed at 25%. Implications: ~Publishers must choose between raising prices, cutting margins, or relocating production. ~Export markets (e.g., Canada, EU) are retaliating—some Canadian distributors project C$250 per student in added textbook costs. ~Stakeholders are accelerating digital pivots, renegotiating print contracts, and reassessing global licensing partnerships. Simba is tracking how these macroeconomic shifts are reshaping the availability, affordability, and accessibility of educational materials across all levels. #EducationPublishing #Tariffs2025 #HigherEd #PreK12 #Credentialing #TradePolicy #MarketIntelligence #SimbaInsights

🦁 Breaking: Simba Information Enters the Curriculum Market with Bold New Offering 📚✨ After decades of tracking, analyzing, and reporting on educational materials, Simba Information is proud to announce our next big move: launching our own K–12 curriculum. Introducing: "Simba Studies: The ROAR Approach to Learning" 🦁🔍 Highlights include: 📖 Every chapter opens with a roar. Literally. (We hired a professional lion voice actor.) 🧠 Curriculum themes based on deep market analysis, trends, AND astrological alignments. ✨ AI-generated pop quizzes that can also predict your future career. 🍎 A supplemental snack guide featuring Simba’s favorite snacks through the ages. As one team member put it: “We’ve reported on the market long enough. It was time to become the market.” Coming to a district near you… just as soon as we finish our Simba plush prototypes. Happy April 1st! (But seriously, we’ll stick to what we do best—keeping you informed about the education and publishing market.) 😄 #AprilFools2025 #EducationMarket #SimbaInformation #EdTrends #CurriculumLaunch #ButNotReally

Discover how declining birth rates, evolving parental choices, and economic challenges are transforming U.S. education in the latest Simba Information report. https://hubs.la/Q03dGlsd0 #education #learning #publicschools #enrollment

The U.S. education market is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Simba Information’s PreK-12 Enrollment and Demographics, 2025-2026 report explores how demographic shifts, declining birth rates, school choice programs, and economic challenges are reshaping the market. Public school enrollment remains below pre-pandemic levels, while alternative education models continue to gain momentum. #schoolenrollment #publicschooltrends #demographics #alternativeschooling

Blog: Religious charter schools are redefining the lines between public funding and private religious #education, prompting important discussions about the future of public education. Read today's blog for more insights: https://hubs.la/Q03dxcVG0 #charterschool #religiouseducation #publicschools

Read today's blog for our take on how the restructuring of the Department of Education, executive orders, and significant layoffs could affect the stability and accessibility of national #education data. https://hubs.ly/Q03dmxV60 #educationdepartment #restructuring #policy

The latest issue of Education Market Advisor is now available. Volume 56, Number 6 | March 21, 2025 This issue analyzes how political and economic shifts are influencing funding structures, workforce models, and institutional strategies across the education sector. Highlights include: ~Focus Feature on federal policy changes, department layoffs, and their financial ripple effects across K–12 and higher education ~Education M&A trends from February 2025, including targeted acquisitions in AI, SEL, and student safety ~Simba Radar coverage of trade school growth, digital literacy, and summer learning priorities ~Financial Highlights from Duolingo and Barnes & Noble Education ~EMA Briefs summarizing new product launches, executive appointments, and strategic partnerships The issue provides actionable insights for ed-tech providers, education leaders, and investors navigating a complex market environment. Request access now: https://lnkd.in/eksB96ET #EducationMarket #EdTech #HigherEd #PreK12 #EducationPolicy #SimbaInsights #MarketResearch #EMA