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How District Leaders Can Make Intentional Changes to K–12 Technology

Technology modernization is often framed as a dramatic change for schools, but it’s more often a careful progression.

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IT’s Role in Teacher Retention: Smart Technology Decisions Reduce Burnout

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5 Things K–12 Districts Should Know About ADA Title II Compliance

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Does Passwordless Authentication Have a Place in K–12 Schools?

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CoSN 2026: How K–12 Districts Are Tackling Responsible AI Adoption

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Next-Generation Firewalls Keep Cyber Intruders Out of K–12 Districts

They’re grateful because they don’t have to make arrangements to get access.”

Katrin Smith, STEM Teacher and Site Technology Facilitator, McKinley Senior High School

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CoSN2026: 3 Ways Districts Are Using Artificial Intelligence

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CoSN2026: Practical Cybersecurity Strategies for Small and Midsize Districts

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Google Class Tools Help Teachers Manage Devices and Distraction

Management

CoSN2026: Exploring the Trends Driving Innovation in K–12 Education

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Empowering Learners With AI: From Classrooms to Careers

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How K–12 Schools Should Approach Cyber Readiness

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CoSN2026: Ed Tech Leaders to Collaborate on Future-Ready Learning Environments

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With Parents Divided on Artificial Intelligence, Here’s How Schools Can Build Trust

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Dedicated K–12 Technology Centers Provide Diverse Range of CTE Options

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Physical Security Technology Keeps School Buses Safe

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Security

Does Passwordless Authentication Have a Place in K–12 Schools?

Even if schools aren’t ready to adopt this identity solution, it’s a trend worth paying attention to.

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Security

Next-Generation Firewalls Keep Cyber Intruders Out of K–12 Districts

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Security

CoSN2026: Practical Cybersecurity Strategies for Small and Midsize Districts

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Security

How K–12 Schools Should Approach Cyber Readiness

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At East Baton Rouge Schools, Students Have 24/7 Connectivity

The district’s high school students can now access the internet on the go, thanks to a $2 million grant from T-Mobile.
ISTELive 25: K–12 IT Influencers Examine AI in Education

Ed tech experts contemplate artificial intelligence’s possibilities, risks and future in schools and beyond.
ISTELive 25: Fund K–12 Projects with Creativity and Advocacy

Approach budgets like a puzzle and reach out to local or state-level stakeholders to fund K–12 ed tech initiatives.
ISTELive 25: The Intersection of Indigenous Culture and Technology

Technology shows K–12 students the importance of learning and preserving native perspectives.
ISTELive 25: A K–12 Student Repair Team Success Story

Bowling Green Independent School District teaches students real-world skills, training them to fix broken staff and student devices.

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