An Update on On EdTech+, Upcoming Events, and How Our Offerings Are Evolving

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Before getting into updates on On EdTech+, I want to flag an upcoming live event that I think many of you will find valuable.

The Big Conversation at UNS / ACE Next Month

I’ll be moderating a cross-administration unscripted conversation with current Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent and former Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal, focused on the future of higher education policy. This conversation, sponsored by Noodle and Huron, will occur February 26th at the University Network Summit @ ACEx2026 in Washington, DC.

Details and registration information for the full UNS@ACE event February 25 - 27 are available at this link.

Conversations like this, bringing together current and former policymakers with very different perspectives, are a big part of why On EdTech exists. And I will be covering the conversation in a post-event article.

With that context, I want to share an update on how we’re evolving On EdTech+ and our broader offerings.

Who Is Not Affected

To avoid confusion up front:

• Free On EdTech subscribers will continue to receive full access to free posts. We will continue to publish one or two free posts per week.

• Subscribers who receive premium On EdTech+ access through:

  • WCET membership; or

  • On EdTech Enterprise / PH&A Advisory memberships.

If you’re in one of these groups, you will see no changes other than improved content.

A Clearer Separation of Offerings

Over the past few years, it’s become clear that different readers want different kinds of engagement.

PH&A Advisory Memberships: Access and Engagement

Phil Hill & Associates (PH&A) Advisory Memberships are now explicitly centered on:

• direct access to me or Glenda Morgan or Kevin Kelly;

• scheduled briefings and discussions;

• and tailored analysis for leadership teams.

This is the right fit for organizations that want ongoing dialogue, interpretation, and decision support, not just written analysis.

On EdTech+: Analysis You Can Use

Access to On EdTech+ doesn’t change (upgrade here and see instructions to manage your subscription here), but the content is being sharpened around what individual subscribers consistently say they value most:

• more topical, timely posts reacting to policy and market shifts;

• usable analysis, not background explanation;

• and special reports that go deeper than a standard newsletter post.

On EdTech+ is not becoming an advisory service. It is becoming more focused, more analytical, and more immediately useful.

As other higher-ed outlets experiment with new paywall models, On EdTech’s free tier remains fully accessible. The changes here are about making the premium tier more valuable, not narrowing access to the public conversation.

On EdTech+ Price Change (Effective March 1st)

Starting March 1st, the price of On EdTech+ will change from:

• $10/month to $20/month, or

• $100/year to $200/year for annual subscriptions.

This reflects both the depth and frequency of premium analysis and the clearer separation between individual subscriptions and advisory access.

This change may alter the plans for some readers, and that’s okay. On EdTech has always been designed to be useful at multiple levels.

Lock In the Current Price Before March 1st

If you’re currently:

• a monthly On EdTech+ subscriber, or

• a free subscriber considering upgrading,

you can lock in the current $100/year price for twelve months by switching to an annual plan before March 1st. Go to Top Right Icon > Manage Subscription > Billing > Change Plan in the Your current plan box.

Coming Soon: A Resharing Plan

One pattern we see consistently is that On EdTech+ analysis is shared within organizations, private email lists, and internal discussions—and sometimes referenced publicly.

Rather than fight that behavior, we’re designing a Resharing Plan to explicitly support appropriate shared use while keeping the work sustainable. I’ll share more details in the coming weeks.

Why We’re Making These Changes

These updates are about:

• aligning pricing with how the work is actually used;

• aligning offerings with reader and client needs; and

• sustaining independent, data-driven analysis in a policy and market environment that continues to accelerate.

As always, thank you for reading, sharing, and engaging with On EdTech, whether as a free subscriber, a premium reader, or an advisory client.

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