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What IT Leaders Need to Know About SaaS Security Posture Management

K–12 schools must be sure the applications they’re using are properly configured and appropriately secured.

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Schools Can Allot ESSER Funds to Revamp Transportation Tech

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What K–12 Technology Departments Need to Know About Green IT

Emily Bell Remote Learning Tech Talk

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CDW Tech Talk: Modernizing Educational Infrastructure

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Updates to Maximize Network Health and Minimize Disruption During the School Year

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New Digital Assistant for Education Supports Teachers in the Classroom

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The Complexity of Online Environments Makes Districts Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

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Q&A: The General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets Gaming Crew on the Path to Going Pro

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Essential Equipment Provides a Competitive Edge to K–12 Esports Teams

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Anyone’s Game: K–12 Esports Opportunities Abound for Girls

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Powerful Partnerships for Continued Esports Success and Growth

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Technology Transformation Has Far-Reaching Impact in School Districts

In tough budget climates, strategic technology upgra
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

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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

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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-Based Technology Expands STEM’s Reach

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

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Why Schools Should Rely on Cloud-Based Software

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CDW Tech Talk: Modernizing Educational Infrastructure

For educators and students, the pandemic has presented a whole new set of challenges, but technology has enabled remote learning and kept students and faculty connected under difficult circumstances.
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.

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Cybersecurity Roundtable: Guarding K–12 Schools from Bad Actors

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Grade Your Cybersecurity Preparedness Checklist

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

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Q&A: Susan Bearden Pushes Ed Tech Users to Implement Interoperability Standards

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Six Things to Consider Before Implementing Wi-Fi 6 in a K–12 Setting

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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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