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Management

These Tech Adjustments Can Help K–12 Schools Deal with Staff Shortages

With too few teachers, bus drivers and IT staff, districts need ed tech answers to get them through the year.

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Classroom

Districts Partner with Businesses to Train Tomorrow’s IT Workforce

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Classroom

Esports Thrives in K–12 Schools for Reasons Other than Gameplay

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Security

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Play a Role in Endpoint Security

Management

Amid Tight Budgets, Districts Are Using IT Investments to Boost the Bottom Line

Security

How Threat Intelligence Improves K–12 Cybersecurity

Cloud

How School Districts Can Successfully Shift to the Cloud

Security

vCISOs Eliminate Cybersecurity Staffing Gaps for Vulnerable K–12 Districts

Security

Preventive Assessments Are Crucial for Smart School Data Security

Management

Should K–12 Schools Be Hesitant to Spend Federal Funds?

Software

Interactive Ed Tech Tools Help Drive Student Engagement

Dashboard

The K–12 Cybersecurity Act Becomes Law

The president signed the bipartisan act on Oct.
NCSA Announces Resource Library

The National Cyber Security Alliance and Palo Alto N
CDW Acquires Leading Cybersecurity Firm

With the acquisition of Focal Point Data Risk, CDW i
ASCD Launches New Virtual Learning Community

The online platform aims to connect educators to res
Cybersecurity Tops CoSN’s Annual Ed Tech Leadership Report

IT leaders surveyed in the report name network secur
K–12 Leaders Look to Innovate the Future of Learning

Educators pulled together during a school year unlik
Bridging the Connectivity Divide in K–12 School Districts

Students and teachers struggle with bandwidth issues
Promethean Releases Product Enhancements for K–12

Hardware and software updates accompany a new distan

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Cloud

How School Districts Can Successfully Shift to the Cloud

District IT leaders share their strategies and best practices to smoothly transition to cloud services.

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Cloud

Cloud-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

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Cloud

Cloud Computing in Education and the Impact on K–12 Classrooms

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Cloud

Why Schools Should Rely on Cloud-Based Software

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CDW Tech Talk: Innovating on a Small Budget and Limited Staff

Finding the money and staff to make technology innovations can be challenging, especially for small school districts. But a strategic partner can help you innovate, even with limited resources.
ISTELive 21: Creating a Successful and Inclusive K–12 Esports Program

K–12 school districts can build esports programs that support a variety of diverse student interests. These teams can help students build the same skills that traditional sports teach, and they can include any type of student. At ISTELive 21, we spoke with esports experts to learn more about how schools can start their programs and create inclusive teams.
ISTELive 21: Teaching Culturally Responsive STEM in K–12

Science, technology, engineering and math alone don’t make a meaningful STEM program. Influencer Victoria Thompson shares what districts need to do to get it right.
ISTELive 21: How to Create Memorable Online Professional Development for Educators

Educators found flexibility in virtual PD. K–12 IT leaders can make it a permanent fixture with these tips in mind.
ISTELive 21: Working Toward Digital Equity and Social-Emotional Learning in K–12

Schools must continue seeking equitable solutions and supporting the personal growth of students as they return to classrooms in the fall.

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Expanding Educational Formats for Students Can Lead to Better Experiences

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Next-Gen Firewalls Supply Detailed K–12 Network Access Control and a Big-Picture View

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Asynchronous Learning Gains Popularity Following Pandemic Education Adjustments

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The LG ProBeam BF60PST DLP Projector Lets You Share Large, Clear Images, Even in Daylight

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Fixing the Back-to-School Slow-Network Blues

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Ed Tech Access and Competency Make Virtual Learning Options Equitable

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Making the Cybersecurity Grade: How Schools Can Protect Data and IT Resources

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Bringing STEM to Students with Mobile Technology

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Understand How Network Monitoring Works to Conserve Resources

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Cloud

Cloud-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

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