Risk assessments are awful, but necessary
Risk assessments are awful, but necessary
Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district
How to be proactive in your cybersecurity strategy
These 3 steps can help IT teams ensure schools are prepared and protected from cyberattacks, particularly as education is experiencing a cybersecurity crisis
Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 cybersecurity is an essential priority--learn how to protect your schools and districts from online threats
New strategies and solutions for schools
Schools need innovative options as they seek to better serve students and stakeholders
Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise
No industry is immune to the cybersecurity threats--schools must protect student data and maintain critical services
K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?
Here are three ways you can better ensure your K-12 vendor selection leads to increased results rather than decreased cybersecurity
Edtech tools for teachers
When it comes to the classroom, edtech tools can be invaluable when used to support strong instructional practices
Ransomware attackers head back to school
Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected
Forget flat networks–tighten your security
A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network
Big thoughts in edtech
Edtech is making moves--here's how new tools and innovations are set to impact education
Free internet could erase the digital divide
Despite unconnected households being eligible for free internet, there are complex barriers that prevent enrollment
How to maintain secure access and data privacy
The risk of cyberattacks and weakened network security has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning
Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy
K-12 IT teams need to rethink their approach to cloud storage costs and security
How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools
Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity
Sharing best practices
When something works--in the classroom, at the district level, or in the IT department--educators want to share
3 reasons instructional audio is a must-have in classrooms
By leveraging instructional audio’s evolving role and uses in the classroom, teachers will find more engaged students and more energy for themselves
All together now
Community support and stakeholder buy-in--from students, teachers, parents, and more--is critical to the success of education initiatives
5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation
When everyone understands the impact digital transformation has, IT leaders have the support they need to bring important initiatives to fruition
5 tools every school tech director should use
In order to optimize their school and district's network security, school tech leaders should use tools and resources strategically
Secure network access led to successful learning initiatives for this eSN Hero Awards winner
This IT leader's innovative leadership led to reduced learning loss and enhanced security
3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning
Annual survey of E-rate applicants continues to emphasize the strength and reliability of continued federal funding to support the connectivity goals of schools and libraries
17 Hero Awards finalists demonstrate their commitment to education
Hero Awards finalists have prioritized student safety, student learning, SEL and mental health, and network security
Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection
Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps institutions avoid major organizational disruption and financial impact
Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning
Hero Awards finalists have prioritized student safety, student learning, SEL and mental health, and network security
Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation
By moving to private wireless now, schools will be ready to support new services that keep pace with the fast-changing needs of students and staff
4 ways transparent communication builds trust in our district
One district eliminated the many disparate solutions its schools were using and replaced them with a reliable unified solution
Meet the 2022 K-12 Hero Awards winners!
Winners of the eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards showcase the exceptional efforts of schools and districts across the U.S.
Running the numbers: New data on the state-of-play in education
What's the latest in education--and how is it impacting state and district leaders, teachers, and students?
Why E-rate is critical for school technology access
Reliable, secure, affordable service is possible--and participating in the E-rate program is one of the best ways to ensure this service
E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution
Schools flock to this federal fund to bring internet into their buildings; now leaders are using these funds to make sure student devices can get online
4 ways to avoid cybersecurity snake oil
Take these steps to carefully evaluate cybersecurity vendors--and if something seems too good to be true, it likely is
Don’t wait to secure your endpoints from cyberattacks
Understanding risks that your endpoints face is key to knowing how to mitigate these risks and keep information and systems safe
3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech transition
We hope to balance our edtech investments and the gains we’ve made in creating engaging digital learning experiences with some of the more traditional aspects of education
5 safeguarding tips for schools this year
Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks
All about the IT department: Proven strategies for success
The IT department plays a pivotal role in a school and district's success--here are tips to make the most out of IT initiatives
eSN K-12 Hero Awards Program nominee: Spotlight on Green Bay Area Public School District
eSchool News Editor-at-Large Kevin Hogan interviews Hero Awards nominee Amy Sterckx of Green Bay Area Public School District and Axel Zimmermann of JAR Systems in his weekly podcast, Innovations in Education
Run the numbers: How data solve problems
Data can provide powerful insights into how your district can leverage resources to best meet the needs of students and teachers
5 ways to make your IT department more efficient
A few tips can help IT departments better handle future challenges while generally improving operations for the long term
Back-to-school success strategies
