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

Districts unfamiliar with government funding may be intimidated. Understanding the process and tracking spending will allow them to budget confidently.

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Software

Interactive Ed Tech Tools Help Drive Student Engagement

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Digital Workspace

The Shift to Digital in K–12

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Security

What Steps Can K–12 IT Teams Take in the Face of Increasing Cyberattacks?

Security

How to Create an Effective Incident Response Plan for Your School District

Software

Adobe Spark’s All-in-One Design Tool Adds Creativity to Every Class

Management

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

Security

3 Reasons Why the Cloud Continues to Be Overlooked in K–12 Cybersecurity

Security

Cybersecurity Roundtable: Guarding K–12 Schools from Bad Actors

Security

Grade Your Cybersecurity Preparedness Checklist

Networking

Q&A: Using Real AI to Improve Students’ Network Experience

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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
CoSN Adds Wyoming Chapter, Reaches 31 States

The new chapter plans to address challenges such as

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Cloud

Cloud-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

Science, technology, engineering and math programs that are set in the cloud can be accessed by a wider range of students and can be operational no matter where learning takes place.

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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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Cloud

K–12 Leaders Must Prepare for Retiring Outdated Tech

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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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