There Are No Low-Tech Fields Computer skills and tech-savviness are no longer optional. Let’s explore how students can stand out in a few hands-on vocations by embracing technology. #Technology by Casey Thompson

5 Ways Edtech Companies Show Customers They Care Technology doesn't have to feel cold! Here's how the best vendors show they care. #Technology by Casey Thompson

5 Tips to Help Students Stay Safe on Social Media Social media is a great way for students to connect—but there are plenty of challenges. Here's how to promote online safety. #Technology by Emily Katz

How Teachers Can Text Families—Without Their Personal Phones Texting is a great way to increase communication, but it shouldn’t have to come at the expense of teacher privacy. School text messaging services provide a great alternative.  #Technology by Casey Thompson

Not New in 2022: Ransomware Threats Schools face plenty of dangers and threats, from pandemics to budget cuts, but ransomware may be one of the most pernicious, transcendent, and frightening—and it’s not going away. #Technology by Erin Werra

Platforms, Processes, and Fraud Prevention The risk of financial exposure due to fraud is greater than ever. Are you overlooking fraud risk? #Technology by Casey Thompson


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There Are No Low-Tech Fields Computer skills and tech-savviness are no longer optional. Let’s explore how students can stand out in a few hands-on vocations by embracing technology. #Technology by Casey Thompson

5 Ways Edtech Companies Show Customers They Care Technology doesn't have to feel cold! Here's how the best vendors show they care. #Technology by Casey Thompson

5 Tips to Help Students Stay Safe on Social Media Social media is a great way for students to connect—but there are plenty of challenges. Here's how to promote online safety. #Technology by Emily Katz

How Teachers Can Text Families—Without Their Personal Phones Texting is a great way to increase communication, but it shouldn’t have to come at the expense of teacher privacy. School text messaging services provide a great alternative.  #Technology by Casey Thompson

Not New in 2022: Ransomware Threats Schools face plenty of dangers and threats, from pandemics to budget cuts, but ransomware may be one of the most pernicious, transcendent, and frightening—and it’s not going away. #Technology by Erin Werra

Platforms, Processes, and Fraud Prevention The risk of financial exposure due to fraud is greater than ever. Are you overlooking fraud risk? #Technology by Casey Thompson

Pandemic-Era Attendance Can we see the impact of COVID on student attendance right now? #Technology by Erin Werra

Is Automation Right for K12 Schools? Does automation have a role to play in education, and the enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform? #Technology by Erin Werra

Do We Do Our Best Work for Machines? What impact has machine learning, AI, and surveillance had on the way we teach and learn?  #Technology by Casey Thompson

Video Edtech Playbook: When Is It Time for a New SIS? If your SIS is as comfortable as a well-worn t-shirt, it might be time to consider newer options. #Technology by Tim Casey

The Hidden Costs of Poor Edtech Support Take a deeper look at what your SIS offers. Is everything you need included? #Technology by Erin Werra

7 Reasons Your SIS is the Cornerstone of Learning Don't sleep on the power of your student information system. #Technology by Casey Thompson

Kids' Digital Citizenship Skills are Non-Negotiable How do schools prepare digital natives for the world wide web? These inalienable rights can help guide the conversation. #Technology by Erin Werra

The Impact of Technology on the Homework Debate Remote school and work have blurred the lines between work and home. How does this shape the debate over homework? #Technology by Casey Thompson

3 Methods of Broadband Expansion Let's explore three ways schools are providing connectivity to students in need. #Technology by Caroline Gilchrist

5 Ways Good EdTech Puts People First If sifting through edtech specs feels a bit cold, warm up with these user-centric traits. #Technology by Erin Werra

An Intro to Single Sign On Security Ever wondered how this super convenient feature protects your district? Let’s explore SAML and SSO. #Technology by Erin Werra

A Rural Internet Glossary There are no simple answers for rural connectivity. For families looking for options, learning some baseline lingo can help guide the way. #Technology by Erin Werra

Why Edtech Choices Matter So Much Educators have had no choice but to lean hard on technology in 2020. What have we learned about edtech choices and their impact on a generation of students? #Technology by Erin Werra

One-Page Pitch: Ditch Passwords and Use Passphrases “Passphrase? Is that the same as a password?” Not quite! Find out why you should be using passphrases in this quick, shareable pitch. #Technology by Erin Werra

Making Blended Learning Accessible Remote learning is hard. A few quick tricks help ease the experience for students using assistive technology. #Technology by Nou Chee Her

Solidifying a Distance Learning Strategy Uncertainty demands school leaders consider all angles of reopening schools—including teaching students who cannot return to the building. #Technology by Casey Thompson

Computer Science: What's Turning Women Away? It’s common knowledge that men have a greater presence in programming than women—but how did this trend arise? And what can we do to help girls overcome bias? #Technology by Caroline Gilchrist

When's the Last Time Vendors Asked for Your Feedback? If you’re racking your brain right now, we have bad news. #Technology by Casey Thompson

Prioritizing Accessibility in EdTech A big-picture guide for CTOs exploring the importance of accessibility in school technology. #Technology by Nou Chee Her

The State of K12 Coding Computer science is rapidly growing—and we're making progress. Check out this recap and learn about bringing the Hour of Code to your school. #Technology by Erin Werra

How to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow The workforce is changing—how do we manage the gap between today’s skills and the impossible to predict future?  #Technology by Erin Werra

EdTech Playbook: Interoperability Though the benefits add up quickly, interoperability takes careful planning to achieve. We'll explore the components in this four-part video playbook. #Technology by Rebecca Gaboda

What Do We Really Know About Screen Time? What used to be a matter of parenting opinion has moved into the realm of vocational requirement. We know kids are going to be using screens in and out of classrooms. So where can we draw the line between enough and too much? #Technology by Erin Werra

10 Districts Leading the Way in Video These districts discovered the secrets (and value!) of producing awesome videos. Learn from their approach and pick up some tips and tricks to crafting a video strategy. #Technology by Lauren Gilchrist

6 Roles Technology Can Play in the Hiring Process These six tools, from emerging tech to tried-and-true strategies, can save time and effort in the recruiting process. #Technology by Erin Werra

Guest Post: Amping Up Your School Security When you hear the phrase “school security,” what comes to mind? Locked entrances? Cameras? Metal detectors? Resource officers? While these visual, recognizable features are great, there are other important facets of security to be considered.  #Technology by Dan Hoerl

EdTech Playbook: Moving to a New Student Information System The move to a new SIS is one of the largest, most challenging projects faced by school technology leaders. Learn how to do it right in this five-part video playbook. #Technology by John Jennings

5 Creative Uses for Digital Signage in Schools Plenty of schools have put up screens to share content, but using them creatively is still a challenge. Here are 5 ideas for sharing creative content. #Technology by Mark McDermott

3 Ways for Students to Steal Your Password Kids are craftier than ever these days, but with a little awareness you can stay one step ahead. Featured: Three 1-Minute Security Drill videos. #Technology by Erin Werra

Micro-credentials: A One-Year Reflection One year after the rollout of the Future-Ready Teachers badge group, we reflect on slow starts, implementation hurdles, and the state of micro-credentials today. #Technology by John Jennings

The Right Fit: SEL and Technology Social-emotional learning and technology: Two inescapable topics in education today. But how do the two overlap to improve outcomes for students?  #Technology by Erin Werra

The 3 Leading Causes of EdTech Breakups When you stop and look around, how many of your edtech partnerships are still fulfilling? Here are some common reasons why they fail and some ideas to turn them around before it's too late.  #Technology by John Jennings

5 Tech-Friendly ESSA Plans Which states have the clearest plans to fuel innovation in teaching and learning in the years to come? These five ESSA plans stand out from the rest. #Technology by Erin Werra

5 School District Data Center Mistakes Based on true stories; this is what happens when technology leaders don't get final say on where their data center goes or how it's maintained. #Technology by John Jennings

Is EdTech Ready for Multi-Factor Authentication? The push for multi-factor authentication is becoming stronger every year. But what does this security approach even look like in a school district setting?  #Technology by John Jennings

The Yin and Yang of Augmented Reality Augmented reality: trendy or troubling? Let’s take a look at the potential for AR in education and the potential pitfalls it poses. #Technology by Erin Werra

EdTech Playbook: Twitter for Educators If you're doing it right, Twitter is one of the most valuable professional development resources for any education professional. Here's how you can get more from the Twitterverse. #Technology by John Jennings

The Road to Connected Schools Broadband is a necessity for learning in a digital world, but remote, rural schools are being left in the dust. Read on for an examination of progress made and ongoing opportunities on the horizon. #Technology by Erin Werra

The Quest for Parent Portal Buy-In Parent portals give teachers a central location to manage communication. But do parents really log in to continue the conversation? If not, how can teachers and school leaders encourage them to do so? #Technology by Erin Werra

EdTech Playbook: Parent Portals The parent portal is one of the most valuable tools in your edtech arsenal. In this four-part playbook, find out how administrators, school PR pros, teachers, and parents can all get more out of it. #Technology by John Jennings

3 Ways to Up Your EdTech Game The people who get the most out of their edtech investments are the same people who refuse to play the role of passive consumer. Here's how they're doing it. #Technology by John Jennings

How Much Tech is Too Much Tech? More isn't always better. We've got 3 steps for tech leaders looking to set and maintain healthy boundaries on tech use in your schools. #Technology by Nickey Pietila

3 Smartphone Uses for Administrators From district leadership to building principals, there's an app (or several) for all levels of administration. Learn to simplify approvals, automate notifications, and move evaluations to the cloud.    #Technology by Lauren Gilchrist

EdTech Battle Lines: Specs vs. UX Is it time to look beyond features and functionality? When making smarter edtech purchases, user experience is the best place to begin. #Technology by John Jennings

EdTech Playbook: The District Website The worlds of marketing and education have never been as closely entwined as they are today. School choice, family mobility, and a growing need to attract and retain high performers are just some of the reasons why. #Technology by John Jennings

Technology is Transforming Special Education From custom-designed solutions to common devices, technology empowers students in special education to reach new heights... #Technology by Nickey Pietila

EdTech Playbook: Digital Badging We're pleased to introduce this multimedia launch kit for digital badging. Included: A four-part video series on how to launch your badging program, an infographic featuring nine badges you can implement today, and a downloadable library of badge designs to help you get started. #Technology by John Jennings

Libraries: The New Epicenters of Technology It’s time to turn the page on the library as we know it. Here are some tips for turning your school libraries into the heart and soul of your technology initiatives. #Technology by Lauren Gilchrist

Is Email Dying? If email is on its way out, what is taking its place? Here's a look at three communication trends vying to fill the gap.  #Technology by John Jennings

The Mobile Health Office Are you thinking about breaking free from brick-and-mortar school health offices? Do budget concerns or a lack of nurses have you looking for alternatives? Let's take a ride on the school health bus! #Technology by Leah Kruger

Hot Take: Automated Classrooms Instructional hours have always been at a premium, but never more so than today. Here's a look at how new advancements in technology can help school districts cut operating costs and keep students safe.  #Technology by John Jennings


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