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Tech Transformation: One School District’s Guide to Implementing Interactive Flat Panels

Modernizing classroom technology can be a challenging but rewarding process. Gibram “German” Alvarez, Network Technology Specialist in the IT ... Read more

IT Innovations

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

K-12 IT teams face the challenge of protecting sensitive student data and ensuring access to learning tools and resources.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, K-12 IT teams play a critical role in shaping the future of learning. As schools navigate complex cybersecurity and data protection challenges,…

Academic Esports

Creating esports programs with managed network services

A robust digital infrastructure can offer students unique opportunities to compete, collaborate, and thrive in an esports program with a managed network.

Esports programs are continuing to grow in popularity, as evidenced by the widespread adoption by schools across the country. In fact, the global esports market is projected to…

AI in Education

AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning

As AI becomes a part of every industry, students are mastering how to incorporate it into their research and learning.

A new AI use guide from Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is intended to help guide college students as they move through education in a…

Educause Sneak Peak

Click below to listen to the full conversation: eCampus: We’re just a few weeks away from EDUCAUSE 2024 in San ... Read more

District Management

K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets

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…

IT Innovations

Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use

A new survey underscores the rapid rise of AI use and adoption, while identifying the common use cases and challenges of this technology.

Although a high majority of enterprises are adopting AI in some capacity (88 percent), many still lack the necessary data infrastructure and employee skills to truly benefit from…

Upcoming Trends in Primary Education: Key Insights for K-12 IT Administrators

Learn about the top trends that are expected to impact primary education in 2024-25 and how it will affect your ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology

Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments--and OOB management can help.

Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing…

IT Innovations

IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings

Merging AI with advanced IoT networking technology allows schools to enhance teaching, personalize learning, and streamline operations.

When schools embrace the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a "smart" environment, the benefits extend far beyond energy savings. Research consistently shows that students thrive in optimized…

CoSN Corner

Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves

For a secure data infrastructure, the foundational pieces of data ecosystems must be in place: interoperability, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Implementing interoperability can bring information from edtech tools together to holistically contextualize student learning, allowing educators, schools, and districts to understand their students better and support their paths…

CoSN Corner

Beyond the visible: Recognizing and accommodating invisible disabilities

More conversations are needed around access and protections for those with invisible disabilities that aren’t always addressed.

The concept of accessibility for individuals with disabilities has been an evolving journey, significantly propelled by landmark legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

E-rate Funding

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

With the right data, school leaders can make informed decisions that maximize their budgets through E-rate knowledge.

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

Innovation Insights

Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done

Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty ... Read more

IT Innovations

3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network

Addressing three key areas will future-proof networks and prepare wired and Wi-Fi networks to meet the needs of today's and future students.

There are three top technologies for school district CTOs to consider when planning for the health and longevity of their wired and Wi-Fi networks.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

NETP frames three key digital divide areas limiting the transformational potential of edtech in teaching and learning.

The latest iteration of the U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech's ability to transform teaching and learning.

E-rate Funding

The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

Expiring ECF funding poses a substantial threat to the strides made in narrowing the digital divide in underserved schools and libraries that depend on the E-rate.

In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in education, the expiration of the E-rate program's Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding poses a significant threat to underserved…

Newsline

Frontline Education Announces Chris Tonas as Chief Technology Officer

Malvern, Pa. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced ... Read more

Newsline

BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that Paso Robles ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Mitigating data breaches with live patch management

Schools often struggle to find room in the IT budget for a robust cybersecurity plan--live patch management can help combat data breaches.

According to a recent report from CISA, aggressive hacking tactics by threat actors are increasing in frequency and complexity against K-12 classrooms and higher education institutions.

K-12 Cybersecurity

Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

In early September, CISA announced a voluntary pledge for K-12 education technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security.

College and Career Readiness

Companies go to high schools for career training

Vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity, but modern career training gives students a window into their options.

Where vocational schools of the past contributed to inequity by directing low-income and students of color into low-wage jobs, modern career training can give students a window into…

The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure

Switches, routers, and firewalls may not be as glamorous as tablets or smartboards, but a school district’s digital infrastructure plays ... Read more

Alum Rock Union School District

Alum Rock Union School District (ARUSD) operates 22 elementary and middle schools in the greater San Jose, California region. With ... Read more

SolarWinds Hybrid Cloud Observability

Robust monitoring empowers schools to safeguard sensitive student data and uphold privacy standards. SolarWinds Observability streamlines IT management, bolstering operational ... Read more

5 Ways Observability Picks Up Where Monitoring Leaves Off

SolarWinds Observability offers K-12 schools an indispensable tool to enhance network performance and security. With real-time insights into IT infrastructure, ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

The essential guide to 2FA for schools

Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA stops the threat actor before they can do any harm.

Education heavily relies on digital infrastructure, making it a hot spot for malicious activities. Check Point’s 2022 Mid-Year Report reinforces the urgency to secure educational institutions, highlighting a…

District Management

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

Federal dollars can play a major role in school-home communications and helping students get to school, ready to learn, every day.

When you think about Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, do you think “HVAC?”

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity

The grants for internet access will expand America’s high-speed internet networks and digital equity as part of Investing in America.

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $930 million in grants aimed at expanding middle mile high-speed internet infrastructure across 35 states and Puerto Rico. The grants are part of…

Apple Device Management in Education for Beginners

While some are very familiar with Apple already, many of you are diving into Apple device management for the first ... Read more

Digital Innovation

Balancing sustainability and innovation in education

Three guiding principles can serve as the driving force and framework behind every IT decision: equity, efficiency, and excellence. sustainability in education is the goal.

As recipients of public funding and taxpayer dollars, K-12 school budgets and spending expenditures are under a microscope. Relief funds stemming from the pandemic have only sharpened the…

K-12 Cybersecurity

In cybersecurity, balancing vigilance with access

Cybersecurity is essential for all organizations, but security cannot be valued more than usability

Cybersecurity is at the forefront of IT issues to be addressed over the next year. Nearly every list of major IT or educational technology issues for 2023 includes…

Digital Literacy

Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from stranger danger and online threats they face in virtual worlds.

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Free internet could erase the digital divide

Despite unconnected households being eligible for free internet, complex barriers prevent enrollment and perpetuate the digital divide.

Local leaders must play a critical role in closing the digital divide for 18 million American households that have access to the internet but can't afford to connect,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection

Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps avoid major organizational disruption from ransomware.

Higher education institutions and K-12 schools are still reeling from the changes made during the pandemic, and the looming threat of a ransomware attack continues. Sixty-four percent of…

Improving the Learning Curve – It’s in the Air

A Michigan-based public school enlists Honeywell to transform school district infrastructure so that both students and faculty can breathe easier ... Read more

IT Innovations

5 ways to make your IT department more efficient

A few tips can help your IT department better handle future challenges while generally improving operations for the long term.

Sometimes it feels like a school district IT department doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Yes, technology is more a part of today’s education than ever before, but…

ELL

With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs

One device can open many doors for English language learners, especially if they take their edtech home and teach their family members to use it

Even before COVID-19, reading scores among U.S. students had been declining for the first time in a decade, something that jeopardizes a generation’s achievement and mobility. As this…

8 K-12 IT priorities for 2025

Creating esports programs with managed network services

AI use guide helps students navigate AI in learning

Educause Sneak Peak

K-12 facilities managers eye efficiency, streamlined budgets

Skills gap, outdated infrastructure hinder AI use

IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings

Interoperability is finally getting the spotlight it deserves

Beyond the visible: Recognizing and accommodating invisible disabilities

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

Reflecting on the Parkland tragedy, its lasting impacts, and work still to be done

3 considerations to ensure a future-proof network

2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

BenQ Boards Create Affordable, Future-Ready Learning Pathway for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District

Mitigating data breaches with live patch management

Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

Companies go to high schools for career training

The essential guide to 2FA for schools

3 reasons to spend ESSER funds on school-home communications

Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity

Balancing sustainability and innovation in education

In cybersecurity, balancing vigilance with access

Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world

Free internet could erase the digital divide

Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection

5 ways to make your IT department more efficient

With the right instruction, tech opens doors for ELLs

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Counslr Launches in Texas to Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Staff and Students

Ignite Reading Again Approved as 1:1 High-Dosage Early Literacy Tutoring Provider in Massachusetts

aiEDU and The Rithm Project Partner to Infuse Human Connection into AI Literacy Through High School ELA Curriculum

Catapult Learning is Approved to Provide High-Dosage Tutoring in Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Schools

Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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