5 strategies to get the most for your used Apple devices
When school districts refresh their fleet of used Apple devices, they often sell back those used devices to a buyback company. These companies decide what they will pay…
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Here’s what helps–and hinders–K-12 innovation
A personalized, learner-centered educational experience is one of the main drivers of K-12 innovation and extraordinary student outcomes, according to CoSN's annual innovation survey. The survey includes three…
Bolstering cybersecurity with Zero Trust
Like all other sectors, the pandemic expedited digital transformation in education. School districts and universities around the globe found themselves making years’ worth of changes rapidly, as the…
A tech leader’s tips for making remote learning safe
When COVID forced school districts nationwide to quickly pivot to remote learning, we not only had to configure mobile devices for students to take home, but also implement…
Be prepared: It’s a cliché for a reason
According to Tony Spence, for a district to be ready for everything, it has to constantly be preparing for something. And maybe be a little bit lucky. In…
5 ways to nurture a cybersecurity interest in a healthy way
It’s something no teacher or administrator wants to think about, but what if one of your students is showing an interest in computer hacking? Teachers--sometimes more than parents--can…
Using AI technologies to keep schools safe
The COVID pandemic has changed much about how we live and how we work. Nowhere is this more evident than in our schools – in how we safely…
Leading in this time of crisis
Henry (Hank) Thiele, Superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Thorndale (IL) can’t stop looking forward. Despite the current, daily chaos of re-opening and lockdowns, hybrid and…
Why a multiscreen classroom is the next big thing
Hybrid-remote learning provides the flexibility and freedom schools, parents, and students need in the current pandemic. However, moving a traditional classroom that’s built for face-to-face delivery to a…
4 tips for blended learning success
This school year (and likely the early part of 2021) continues to look different for each and every school, and even if those schools are in the same…