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How K–12 Schools Can Successfully Implement AR and VR in the Classroom

Experts share what schools should (and shouldn’t) do when bringing extended reality into the classroom.

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AI Tools Support Personalized Learning in K–12 Education

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Acer Makes Esports Gaming More Accessible With Entry-Level Hardware

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How Small, Rural and Charter Schools Are Winning at Esports

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Device Management for Schools: How Small IT Teams Manage Big Device Fleets

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Review: Ergotron YES Adjusta Charging Cart Quickly Powers Up Devices

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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AI Attendance Tracking: How Technology Can Help K–12 Districts Combat Chronic Absenteeism

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Review: Box Facilitates Secure Collaboration Across Districts

Security

Network Security in Schools 2026: The Definitive Guide for K–12 Districts

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How Gemini Gems Benefit K–12 Educators and Students

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Weapons Detection Systems for Schools: What Does the Future Hold?

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K–12 Education Grant Funding Guide for 2026

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4 Tips for Designing a Classroom That Supports Student Learning

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5 Questions to Ask When Developing AI Companion Policies

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What Is Quantum Cryptography and Why Does it Matter to K–12 Education?

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How To Effectively Integrate AI Into the Classroom

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Security

Network Security in Schools 2026: The Definitive Guide for K–12 Districts

As security risks intensify, districts can take these steps to secure networks, devices and data without overextending resources.

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Weapons Detection Systems for Schools: What Does the Future Hold?

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What Is Quantum Cryptography and Why Does it Matter to K–12 Education?

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Cybersecurity Return on Investment: What K–12 Districts Should Measure

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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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