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Real Stories From Real Schools

Innovative K–12 leaders are tackling IT challenges every day. They’ve successfully built modern learning environments, updated and secured their infrastructure and maximized investments in today’s educational technologies. Get inspired by reading the stories below.

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

Physical Security Technology Keeps School Buses Safe
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AI Tools Support Personalized Learning in K–12 Education
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How Small, Rural and Charter Schools Are Winning at Esports
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Multifactor Authentication Keeps Cybercriminals Out of K–12 Networks
Bob Fishtrom

Access Control Keeps School Safe From Unwanted Guests
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AI Translation Breaks Down Language Barriers in K–12 Schools
Wickenburg, Ariz

Rural School Districts Embrace Artificial Intelligence
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Giving Artificial Intelligence Your Personal Best
Alicia Gallegos and Carrie Lane

Hands-On Projects with Innovative Technologies Connect Students and Communities
Terrica Jamison

How In-Home Connectivity Is Shrinking the Digital Divide in K–12
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Virtual Field Trips Provide Students with Accessible Excursions
Jason Miller

Professional Development Boosts Interactive Flat Panel Success in K–12 Districts
Bobbie Fiori (left) and Josh Baker

K–12 Districts Train the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Lisa Watkins, Executive Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation, works to bring AI awareness to all students.

How Schools Are Blazing a Trail for AI in K–12
Matt Penner

How AI Is Transforming Business Operations in K-12
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Catching Up With Our Earliest EdTech Influencers 
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States Step Up to Help Schools Fight Hackers
Chenzira Allen, Director of Digital Strategy and Transformation at Indianapolis Public Schools, says the cloud will help catapult students to a better future.

Indianapolis Public Schools Makes the Big Leap to the Cloud
Kris Hagel

K–12 Cloud Innovators Look Back While Moving Forward
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School Technology Leaders Reveal What Life Is Like in the Cloud
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How Wi-Fi-Enabled School Buses Connect Students and Drivers to Learning
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How K–12 Schools Are Making Technology Work for Educators
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