January/February 2009
Features
Would these skills make your hiring wish list? School IT leaders tell us what they look for in new staff members.
IT administrators share their top goals for 2009.
School districts say supporting student-run help desks saves money and offers students a taste of the real world.
Cover Story »
Three schools share how they use unique distance learning approaches to bridge the education gap.
Departments
Lesson Plans:
Lincoln Meets Gates
Technology and history shake hands when students create multimedia profiles.
Case Study:
Switching Gears
With a nod to the future, Birmingham City Schools modernizes its network.
A+ Effort:
Hearing the Call
Schools turn to mass notification systems -- not only during emergencies but for daily operations, too.
A+ Effort:
Wireless Wonders
School districts discover how economical and practical it can be to break free from wired networks.
Best Practices:
E-Mail on the Loose
School districts turn to archiving systems to manage mountains of messages.
Best Practices:
A Plan of Action
Developing a strong business case makes life easier when refreshing your network.
Best Practices:
Mobile Security
When considering encryption for data in transit, ask yourself these 5 questions.
Product Review:
In Control
With this tool, you can manage multiple access points from a central console.

