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K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets

September 26, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Many K-12 facilities managers cite budget constraints and aging infrastructure as concerns in district efficiency and cost reduction.

K-12 facilities managers are emphasizing efficiency and cost savings as they stare down the twin challenges of aging infrastructure and budget constraints, according to a new survey by…

Use E-Rate funding for managed solutions to drive student success

September 25, 2024September 24, 2024 by Jeff Festa

K-12 schools face persistent budget challenges related to today’s escalating technology demands. For more than25 years, the E-Rate program ... Read more

District Management

Tech investments determine school success

July 3, 2024 by Thomas Pollard, Brother International Corporation

The diversity of printers and printing devices within a district leads to challenges for IT departments and budgetary concerns for schools.

In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty,…

Education Policy & Funding

The clock is ticking on ESSER funds

June 20, 2024 by Jim Grady, Alvaraz and Marsal

The impending deadline represents a moment to recall the magnitude of federal ESSER funds and where the program stands.

Superintendents in the middle of the budget-setting process need to be aware: with the ESSER Funds soon to go away, reporting, supplementing, and storytelling their pandemic-related expenses will be key for…

Education Policy & Funding

Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff

June 3, 2024 by Content Provided by Digital Promise

Effectively navigating the impending funding cliff requires planning to ensure teachers and learners have the tools and access they need.

For school and district technology leaders, the end of the school year also means the end of billions of dollars of federal COVID-19 relief funding that was available…

IT Innovations

9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload

April 9, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Despite growing challenges and smaller budgets, K-12 tech leaders remain focused on maintaining student device access and 1:1 initiatives.

Nine out of ten K-12 tech leaders expect their IT asset inventories will grow in 2024, while almost half (48 percent) predict their IT budgets will diminish, according…

Education Policy & Funding

It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?

March 20, 2024 by Elizabeth Orme

District leaders should embrace final ESSER dollars for shedding systemic clutter as they prepare for the fiscal cliff and budget challenges.

The imminent end of ESSER funding has pushed school districts to a critical juncture, compelling them to confront budget deficits for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year before the…

IT Innovations

How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

March 7, 2024 by Dr. April Kay Vauss

A superintendent explains how she navigated a district tech transformation for her classrooms (and teachers) without breaking the bank.

I have been with the district for 20 years, though I didn’t become the superintendent until April 2020. When I came into the office, I had a tech-focused…

Your ultimate school media buying guide is here. Find the perfect mix of print and digital resources for your students.

May 15, 2024February 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

The most effective way to ensure literacy success in the classroom is to utilize a plan that involves both print ... Read more

IT Innovations

Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education

December 12, 2023December 11, 2023 by Al Kingsley, CEO, NetSupport

The lack of IT talent is a problem for all organizations, but IT staffing challenges place an especially large burden on K-12 school systems.

Even in the best of times, K-12 school districts often have a tough time recruiting and retaining IT employees, as it can be hard for budget-conscious districts to…

Education Policy & Funding

How to find the right edtech tools for public schools

November 29, 2023 by Nadav Avni, CMO, Radix Technologies

Discover the ideal edtech tools for public schools, even with limited funding--navigate the landscape of educational technology on a budget.

Do public schools have the means to adopt the latest edtech for modern teaching? After all, the days of chalkboards and lightbulb-powered screen projectors are long gone. And…

A charter school gets e-learning up to speed with a modern WiFi solution

April 19, 2024October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by James Turgal, VP of Cyber Risk, Strategy & Board Relations, Optiv

By focusing on achievable cybersecurity basics, schools can fight back by building a solid security and resilience foundation.

Due to budget and resource constraints, many schools and other academic organizations are only able to implement very basic cybersecurity tools and processes, and this leaves them extremely…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?

July 11, 2023 by Jon Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, Halcyon

In an alarming turn of events, school ransomware attacks are likely to cause more school closures than weather-related incidents.

In early January, the Des Moines Public Schools, the largest school district in the state of Iowa, fell victim to a ransomware attack that forced the district to…

District Management

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

July 28, 2023June 30, 2023 by Robin Winder, Senior Director of Instruction, FlexPoint Education Cloud & Florida Virtual School

Ensuring your school leaders feel supported helps cultivate a sense of community, leading to an increase in retention rates.

For new school leaders, the first few weeks on the job can feel overwhelming. As a former principal, I know that leaders can only be effective when the…

Education Policy & Funding

Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know

May 26, 2023 by Dan Deem, Vice President, Airtame

Maximizing the effectiveness of a classroom collaboration investment requires careful consideration of all available options and benefits.

Modern technological advancements affect virtually every area of daily life, and today’s educational institutions are looking to new digital tools to help improve student achievement and engagement while…

Computer Science Education

What is computer science education lacking?

February 23, 2023 by Alex Yelenevych, Co-Founder and CMO/CPO, CodeGym.cc

There is no one answer to why computer science education isn't more widespread--but many of the obstacles are surmountable

The evolving needs of the IT workforce are constantly discussed--even people who are far from it understand the constantly growing needs for computer science. And yet, U.S. high…

Key strategies to fund & grow your digital resource collection

May 17, 2023January 20, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Our report, How to Fund and Grow Your Digital Resources Collection, shows you how to use COVID-19 relief funding options ... Read more

IT Innovations

5 tools every school tech director should use

December 5, 2022October 26, 2022 by Charlie Sander, CEO, ManagedMethods

In order to optimize their school and district's network security, school tech leaders should use tools and resources strategically

Teaching methods have changed dramatically over the last few years, leading to numerous electronic resources entering the classroom. This makes school IT a formidable challenge—security experts have to…

Newsline

Digital On-Demand Class Sets for Required Curriculum Books Now Available in Sora Student Reading App

August 29, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – To help educators provide students with the books they need as efficiently as possible, OverDrive Education announced the ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Michael Webb, CTO, Identity Automation

Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information

There are a few helpful benchmarks that can assist IT administrators in their ever-evolving quest to bolster cybersecurity measures and limit schools’ exposure to pervasive attacks.

Computer Science Education

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

December 7, 2022April 13, 2022 by Erin Naylor, Instructional Specialist, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

From building on existing courses to finding funding sources, here’s how my district successfully build a K-5 computer science curriculum.

Even with a strict budget, limited teacher expertise in computer science, and the chaos of a pandemic, the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township (MSDPT) launched a comprehensive…

Teacher Professional Development

3 ways educators can leverage videos

December 5, 2022April 4, 2022 by Don Rescigno, CEO, Insight ADVANCE

video practices help teachers grow their teaching

As Covid-19’s Omicron variant is pushing some school districts back into distance learning, teachers may be frustrated at the return ... Read more

District Management

Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying

March 25, 2022 by Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics, Inc.

ESSER has put extra money on the table for districts to spend on evidence-based solutions and programs in the next two school years--here’s how to make sure your classroom tools qualify

As districts budget for the 2022-2023 school year, they’ll have some additional funds to spend thanks to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund created by…

How to Simplify Vaccine Management Compliance

April 6, 2022November 13, 2021 by Jeff Festa

There’s no question that vaccine mandates — from the federal level to state and organizational mandates — leave employers with ... Read more

Filling the Gaps: How Modern, People-Centric Solutions Boost K-12 Success

April 6, 2022September 14, 2021 by Vcarlson

The K-12 industry has been expected to do more with less as budget constraints have plagued school districts across the ... Read more

Newsline

OverDrive Education Donates Juvenile & Young Adult Titles to Schools Worldwide

September 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

CLEVELAND – September 1, 2021 – To help schools meet growing demand for digital content without increasing budget, OverDrive Education ... Read more

District Management

How cloud adoption is changing public school education

May 7, 2021 by Brandon Shopp, VP of Product Strategy, SolarWinds

Cloud adoption enables a personalized, collaborative, and immersive learning experience for students

For schools grappling with budget cuts, the cloud offers a cost-effective way to educate students and streamline operations.

Student Data Security

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

December 5, 2022April 29, 2021 by Ben Pierce, Director of Data Services, Xello

How do educators ensure that they keep student data, records, and personal information private and secure?

How do educators ensure that they keep students’ data, records, and personal information private and secure?

Newsline

BenQ Introduces First Wireless Presentation System Purpose-Built for Classrooms

February 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, is ensuring teachers and educators can quickly and easily ... Read more

School Library Innovations

How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic

December 7, 2022October 22, 2020 by Britten Follett

Libraries may be closed in many districts, but school librarians are using resourcefulness and determination to make sure students are reading, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New questions from school librarians… Will ultra violet disinfectant devices damage books? How long should I quarantine a book before circulating it again? How can I use technology…

Newsline

Epson Projectors for Impactful Signage and Laser-Focused Learning

October 1, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide,1 today announced it is now shipping its budget-friendly PowerLite® 800F for classrooms and ... Read more

6 Secrets to Creating a 1:1 Computing Program on a Tight Budget

August 4, 2022September 23, 2020 by Jeff Festa

Now that blended learning is here to stay, schools are focused on finding ways to keep students connected and engaged ... Read more

Newsline

Audio-Visual Furniture Line with Release of Slim-Footprint, Adjustable Lectern

July 28, 2020 by ESchool News

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin – lecturers have to function within many environments. Yet there is an increased expectation for use of ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

How to ensure home broadband access for every student

December 5, 2022July 9, 2020 by Dennis Pierce

5 ways to create a community of learners

When the coronavirus pandemic forced students into remote learning this past spring, many telecommunications companies stepped up to offer free or deeply discounted home broadband access to families…

District Management

How we found budget for student programs in our printers

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 by Bob Reichert

A printer printing money illustrates the concept of how printing processes can be amended to find funding for student programs.

Demographics Hatboro-Horsham School District, located in suburban Philadelphia, has a strong history of academic excellence. Serving approximately 5,000 students, the ... Read more

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Why K-12 accounts payable teams should embrace automation

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Derrek Blair

A keyboard with Manual Work and then Automate It! in bright green

Across the country, K-12 schools are embracing technology to strengthen learning and engagement inside the classroom. But while technology has an ever-increasing presence in the classroom, the opposite…

STEM & STEAM Trends

7 grants for STEM and technology

January 25, 2023March 28, 2018 by Laura Ascione

School leaders consistently identify high costs and shrinking budgets as a top barrier to implementing new technology tools and programs. And while budget woes won’t improve overnight, schools…

E-rate Funding

Districts say E-rate is critical to their learning goals

January 25, 2023November 1, 2017 by Laura Ascione

A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program…

District Management

Most districts say E-rate is critical for internet access

November 1, 2017August 9, 2017 by Laura Ascione

A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program…

K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets

Tech investments determine school success

The clock is ticking on ESSER funds

Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff

9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload

It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?

How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget

Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education

How to find the right edtech tools for public schools

4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips

Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?

4 best practices to support and retain school leaders

Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know

What is computer science education lacking?

5 tools every school tech director should use

Digital On-Demand Class Sets for Required Curriculum Books Now Available in Sora Student Reading App

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps

3 ways educators can leverage videos

Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying

OverDrive Education Donates Juvenile & Young Adult Titles to Schools Worldwide

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

BenQ Introduces First Wireless Presentation System Purpose-Built for Classrooms

How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic

Audio-Visual Furniture Line with Release of Slim-Footprint, Adjustable Lectern

How to ensure home broadband access for every student

How we found budget for student programs in our printers

Why K-12 accounts payable teams should embrace automation

7 grants for STEM and technology

Districts say E-rate is critical to their learning goals

New Capstone Resources from Genentech and Discovery Education Empower High School Students to Explore Biotechnology

Edthena Introduces VC3, the Next Evolution of Video Coaching for Educators

Vernier Science Education Becomes Sole Distributor of Select MicroLAB High School- and College-Level Chemistry Accessories

ORIGO Education Introduces ORIGO Intervention Essentials: A Game-Changer for Math Fluency

Edtech Startup Ello Named No. 5 on Fortune’s Change the World List 2024

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