7 ways to get teacher buy-in for new edtech
Parent engagement is a driving factor behind any child’s success in school—but a recent nationwide survey of more than 1,000 teachers found that parents are often disengaged in…
IT Management
5 myths about device buyback programs
While most school district officials are aware that they can sell their digital learning device fleets at the end of their lifecycles, many don’t do it because they…
3 ways IT teams can manage tool sprawl
Since schools transitioned to remote learning, districts have added or upgraded their IT education technology and monitoring tools to provide better outcomes for all. But it’s not necessarily…
How to help IT teams manage digital transformation
From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies…
4 steps to combat ransomware in schools
In a ransomware attack, hackers use malicious software to lock out organizations from their data and systems, including email and video conference tools, to extort increasingly large sums…
5 ways IT leaders can inspire digital transformation post-pandemic
After a year of awe-inspiring progress, Hillsborough County Public Schools CTO Jeremy Bunkley believes K-12 IT leaders need to keep the momentum going to ensure the year’s gains…
5 ways this district evaluates its digital content purchases
K-12 schools spend billions on edtech tools, but often, many of the tools go unused or aren't evaluated for effectiveness. So how can district technology teams ensure an…
Education needs to go back to school for cybersecurity
The sudden transition from physical classrooms to distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, while also shining a light on the growing reliance of students, faculty,…
11 facts about today’s K-12 IT leadership
Broadband access and the ever-growing equity gap are among K-12 IT leaders' top concerns, according to CoSN's annual IT Leadership Survey.
5 reasons to not pass on password protection
Although no password is uncrackable, increasing the complexity of the password can make the process more difficult and has proven an effective method for dissuading hackers, ultimately keeping…