Improve, Secure, and Control Cellular Coverage in All Your Schools…
Over 70 K–12 school systems across the country have deployed Wi-DAS, a standards-based, budget-friendly solution that works with your ... Read more
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Protect More, Improve ROI: Extend Device Life and School Budgets
Maximize your school’s budget with durable cases that minimize costly repairs from accidental drops. With a longer device life ... Read more
Libraries Offer Free Tutoring as Schools Cut Back Services
As schools navigate budget constraints and tutoring programs are reduced, families are seeking reliable academic support for their students. With ... Read more
Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom
Districts nationwide are staring down budget deficits and dwindling reserves now that stimulus funds have wound down, forcing superintendents to make difficult decisions about what to cut, what…
K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets
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
K-12 schools face persistent budget challenges related to today’s escalating technology demands. For more than25 years, the E-Rate program ... Read more
Tech investments determine school success
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,…
The clock is ticking on ESSER funds
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…
Six tips for districts to avoid the next funding cliff
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…
9 in 10 K-12 tech leaders predict surge in IT workload
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…
It’s budget season: How are you preparing for the fiscal cliff?
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…
How to direct a districtwide tech transformation on a budget
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.
The most effective way to ensure literacy success in the classroom is to utilize a plan that involves both print ... Read more
Solving the IT staffing challenge in K-12 education
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…
How to find the right edtech tools for public schools
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
The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more
4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips
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…
Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?
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…
4 best practices to support and retain school leaders
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…
Investing in classroom collaboration tools? 3 things to know
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…
What is computer science education lacking?
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
Our report, How to Fund and Grow Your Digital Resources Collection, shows you how to use COVID-19 relief funding options ... Read more
5 tools every school tech director should use
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…
Digital On-Demand Class Sets for Required Curriculum Books Now Available in Sora Student Reading App
CLEVELAND – To help educators provide students with the books they need as efficiently as possible, OverDrive Education announced the ... Read more
3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
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.
How we created a computer science curriculum in 5 steps
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…
3 ways educators can leverage videos
As Covid-19’s Omicron variant is pushing some school districts back into distance learning, teachers may be frustrated at the return ... Read more
Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying
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
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
The K-12 industry has been expected to do more with less as budget constraints have plagued school districts across the ... Read more
OverDrive Education Donates Juvenile & Young Adult Titles to Schools Worldwide
CLEVELAND – September 1, 2021 – To help schools meet growing demand for digital content without increasing budget, OverDrive Education ... Read more
How cloud adoption is changing public school education
For schools grappling with budget cuts, the cloud offers a cost-effective way to educate students and streamline operations.
3 keys to protecting student data and privacy
How do educators ensure that they keep students’ data, records, and personal information private and secure?
BenQ Introduces First Wireless Presentation System Purpose-Built for Classrooms
BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, is ensuring teachers and educators can quickly and easily ... Read more
How school librarians are getting creative in a 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…
Epson Projectors for Impactful Signage and Laser-Focused Learning
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
Now that blended learning is here to stay, schools are focused on finding ways to keep students connected and engaged ... Read more
Audio-Visual Furniture Line with Release of Slim-Footprint, Adjustable Lectern
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin – lecturers have to function within many environments. Yet there is an increased expectation for use of ... Read more
How to ensure home broadband access for every student
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…
How we found budget for student programs in our printers
Demographics Hatboro-Horsham School District, located in suburban Philadelphia, has a strong history of academic excellence. Serving approximately 5,000 students, the ... Read more