Educators and IT leaders share early successes and stumbling blocks in their Common Core and online testing preparation efforts.

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Why IaaS Makes Sense for K–12

Various K–12 leaders weigh in on how infrastructure as a service has made their lives easier.

Tech Trends

Easy Does It

Ease of deployment and management, plus lower costs, make Meraki’s cloud-managed network infrastructure an appealing alternative for schools with limited staff and budget.

Product Review

The Right Touch

This convertible device is a worthy choice for mobile users both inside and outside the classroom.

Product Review

Taking Center Stage

This handy accessory and its companion app allow teachers to use their tablets as document cameras and interactive whiteboards.

Features

Feature

Common Core Bonuses

Beyond fulfilling online testing requirements, infrastructure upgrades allow districts to pilot new programs.

Feature

The Way to Go

VDI gets the latest education apps into the hands of teachers and students.

Feature

Space Invaders

Educators detail how they’re putting a new learning space design paradigm to work in their schools.

Feature

Appetite for Mobility

Every day brings dozens of new apps to the mobile landscape. Districts that have launched apps of their own detail how and why they did it.

Opinion

Letter From the Editor

Change Agents

Awareness and support aren’t widespread, but school leaders are forging ahead with their preparations, nonetheless.

Contributor Column

Free for All—to See

The new superintendent explains how and why the Open Book portal came together.

Contributor Column

A Winning Formula

The 2012 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner explains why science education matters.