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Microsoft Report Highlights Trends in K–12 AI Adoption

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How Agentic AI Can Supplement K–12 IT Help Desks

The Center for Technology has already proved to increase student interest in career tech programs, and our enrollment is up here.”

Emily Elam, CIO, Huntsville City Schools

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Beyond Graduation: How School Data Can Prepare Students for Careers

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Chromebook Classroom Management Strategy for K–12 IT Teams

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Intentional Professional Development Supports Technology Investments

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Security

Back-to-School Security Checks K–12 Schools Should Make Every Year

Fall is the right time to do a full run-through of your school’s security systems and plans.

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Security

How Districts Can Rethink Cyber Risk in Terms of Financial Exposure

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6 Data Governance Best Practices for K–12

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K–12 Schools are Shifting To a Longer-Term Cyber Resilience Strategy

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ISTELive 26: Cybersecurity Is Everybody’s Job – How K-12 Districts Are Building a Culture of Shared Responsibility

When IT speaks in technical terms and leadership speaks in outcomes, security investments stall. Here’s how K–12 districts are closing that gap.
ISTELive 26: This STEM Loaner Library Checks Out

Before a K–12 district buys $10,000 in VR headsets, a Michigan educator suggests letting teachers borrow them first — and the data proves the approach works.
ISTELive 26: Accessible by Design: How K–12 Districts Are Building AI and UDL Into Every Classroom

Accessibility education leaders explain what it takes to move from buying accessibility tools to building systems that work for every learner from the start.
ISTE Live 26: Doing More With Less: Kirsten Baesler on Sustainable K–12 Technology

Start with a needs assessment, fund the plan and collect the evidence: a post-ESSER framework for K–12 technology leaders.
ISTE Live 26: The Youngest Tech Team You’ll Ever Meet

Student-led technology teams are changing how K–12 classrooms learn, create and solve problems together.

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