School IT leaders are busy acquiring devices, upgrading their infrastructures and planning carefully for ubiquitous online assessments by 2014.

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Departments

Best Practices

Hand in Hand

These resources and reminders can help strengthen the give-and-take relationship between educators and parents.

Innovation in Action

The Road Well Traveled

A transformed school bus is changing how teachers receive technology training.

Lesson Plans

The Voice of a New Generation

This award-winning media production project can help students cultivate their global perspective.

Report Card

The Sky's the Limit

Cloud-based controllers, access points, intrusion prevention and MDM tools help a New Jersey district ensure tablet security and performance at three sites.

Best Practices

Keeping SCORE

Professional development is a lifelong journey. Remembering these principles can help planners maximize its effectiveness.

Tech Trends

A Shining Alternative

The browser-based netbook/notebook hybrid offers a low-cost, low-maintenance alternative to more traditional mobile computing devices.

Product Review

On the Move

This device delivers interactive whiteboard functionality without hindering classroom mobility.

Features

Feature

New Frontiers in Learner Engagement

How an Alaska school district's infrastructure upgrades are transforming the classroom experience.

Feature

A Giant Leap Forward

Investments in infrastructure help schools facilitate BYOD and one-to-one programs while also making students more engaged learners.

Feature

The TLC Behind the VLC

An online learning program allows Southern California students to retake online the courses they failed in a traditional classroom setting.

Feature

In Their Defense

School network administrators rely on MDM software, virtual LANs and other technologies to ensure that sensitive school, student, and staff data and devices are protected.

Opinion

Making the Grade

Get Smart

CDW•G’s searchable database of current grant and award opportunities helps schools streamline the process of finding funding.

Letter From the Editor

Mobile Magic

There’s no denying that mobile devices are changing the way students learn. Districts share how they’re handling the challenge.

Contributor Column

Skipping a Step

Pharr–San Juan–Alamo ISD’s superintendent reveals how his district has revived dropouts’ interest in learning.

Contributor Column

Bring Your Own Action Plan

A veteran educator and consultant shares five lessons that can help school districts ease their transition to 21st century learning.