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Why Every K–12 Leader Should Be Paying Attention to E-Rate Funding Right Now

The primary federal funding source for district connectivity is under review, and it’s time for districts to speak up.

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When In-House Break/Fix Works (and When To Call for Backup)

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Brain-Computer Interface Technology Makes School More Accessible

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How Districts Can Rethink Cyber Risk in Terms of Financial Exposure

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6 Data Governance Best Practices for K–12

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New Ed Tech Procurement Guide Simplifies Purchasing

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K–12 Schools are Shifting To a Longer-Term Cyber Resilience Strategy

The Center for Technology has already proved to increase student interest in career tech programs, and our enrollment is up here.”

Emily Elam, CIO, Huntsville City Schools

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AI as an Extra Set of Eyes: Using AI Observation and Analytics To Support Student Success

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ESSER Funds Are Gone: Here's How K–12 IT Leaders Replace Them

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Reliable Networks Make Modern Classrooms Possible

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Protecting Student Data Through Smarter Vendor Risk Management

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How Technology Can Help Schools Close the Literacy Gap

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Artificial Intelligence: What Schools Can Actually Learn From Their Data

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Security Awareness Training Reduces Phishing Success

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Closing the Visibility Gap in K–12 IT With Observability

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Networking Modernization Supports the Classrooms of Tomorrow

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STEM Centers Foster High-Tech Innovation in K–12 Districts

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How Districts Can Rethink Cyber Risk in Terms of Financial Exposure

Cyber risk quantification is a key pillar in translating cybersecurity investments into measurable business outcomes.

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6 Data Governance Best Practices for K–12

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K–12 Schools are Shifting To a Longer-Term Cyber Resilience Strategy

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Protecting Student Data Through Smarter Vendor Risk Management

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ISTELive 26: Cybersecurity Is Everybody’s Job – How K-12 Districts Are Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility

When IT speaks in technical terms and leadership speaks in outcomes, security investments stall. Here’s how K–12 districts are closing that gap.
ISTELive 26: This STEM Loaner Library Checks Out

Before a K–12 district buys $10,000 in VR headsets, a Michigan educator suggests letting teachers borrow them first — and the data proves the approach works.
ISTELive 26: Accessible by Design: How K–12 Districts Are Building AI and UDL Into Every Classroom

Accessibility education leaders explain what it takes to move from buying accessibility tools to building systems that work for every learner from the start.
ISTE Live 26: Doing More With Less: Kirsten Baesler on Sustainable K–12 Technology

Start with a needs assessment, fund the plan and collect the evidence: a post-ESSER framework for K–12 technology leaders.
ISTE Live 26: The Youngest Tech Team You’ll Ever Meet

Student-led technology teams are changing how K–12 classrooms learn, create and solve problems together.

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Can Ambient AI Make Classrooms Smarter?

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Data Governance Helps K–12 Leaders Safeguard School Data

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School’s Out: Focus on Device Maintenance and Readiness for Fall

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5 Questions to Ask When Choosing EdTech Solutions

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Five Keys to Cyber Resilience in K–12 Schools

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