/tech-purchasing Tech Purchasing en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:13 GMT /leadership/schools-spend-30-billion-on-tech-how-can-they-invest-in-it-more-wisely/2025/10 A new report outlines steps districts can take to save money on tech purchases and protect the environment. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:13 GMT /leadership/schools-spend-30-billion-on-tech-how-can-they-invest-in-it-more-wisely/2025/10 /sponsor/viewsonic/calculating-the-true-total-cost-of-ownership-viewsonic-manager-saves-time-and-money When schools evaluate interactive displays, it’s smart to focus on specs like advanced security features, input options, annotation tools... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:33:14 GMT /sponsor/viewsonic/calculating-the-true-total-cost-of-ownership-viewsonic-manager-saves-time-and-money /technology/how-this-district-cut-hundreds-of-ed-tech-tools-and-saved-1m/2025/07 Denver Public Schools has saved about $1 million from culling digital tools. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:30:21 GMT /technology/how-this-district-cut-hundreds-of-ed-tech-tools-and-saved-1m/2025/07 /technology/this-tool-aims-to-save-district-leaders-1-000-hours-a-year-in-vetting-ed-tech/2025/07 Leaders in four states will promote an ed-tech index, developed in part by ISTE, among district leaders. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:44:52 GMT /technology/this-tool-aims-to-save-district-leaders-1-000-hours-a-year-in-vetting-ed-tech/2025/07 /technology/schools-brace-for-tariff-related-price-increases-of-chromebooks-and-ipads/2025/05 School-issued devices in many districts need to be replaced, but rising prices could prevent those plans. Tue, 06 May 2025 19:05:00 GMT /technology/schools-brace-for-tariff-related-price-increases-of-chromebooks-and-ipads/2025/05 /technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 Many state officials aren't confident in continued investment in education technology initiatives financed by pandemic relief money. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:32:32 GMT /technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 /events/webinar/the-reality-of-change-how-embracing-and-planning-for-change-can-shape-your-edtech-strategy Promethean edtech experts delve into the reality of tech change and explore how embracing and planning for it can be your most powerful strategy for maximizing ROI. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:53:00 GMT /events/webinar/the-reality-of-change-how-embracing-and-planning-for-change-can-shape-your-edtech-strategy /leadership/how-a-new-tech-resource-aims-to-help-student-well-being/2024/10 The K-12 Mental Health Tech Navigator offers a roadmap for schools to follow. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 21:05:34 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-tech-resource-aims-to-help-student-well-being/2024/10 /technology/los-angeles-unifieds-ai-meltdown-5-ways-districts-can-avoid-the-same-mistakes/2024/07 The district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:35:00 GMT /technology/los-angeles-unifieds-ai-meltdown-5-ways-districts-can-avoid-the-same-mistakes/2024/07 /technology/schools-cant-evaluate-all-those-ed-tech-products-help-is-on-the-way/2024/06 Many districts don't have the time or expertise to carefully evaluate the array of ed-tech tools on the market. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:14:34 GMT /technology/schools-cant-evaluate-all-those-ed-tech-products-help-is-on-the-way/2024/06 /events/webinar/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-to-master-edtech-management-and-future-proof-your-evaluation-processes The road to a thriving educational technology environment is paved with planning, collaboration, and effective evaluation. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:04:51 GMT /events/webinar/from-chaos-to-clarity-how-to-master-edtech-management-and-future-proof-your-evaluation-processes /technology/a-new-digital-divide-low-income-students-see-more-ads-in-the-tech-their-schools-use/2024/02 Students from the lowest-income families are the most likely to attend schools that do not systematically vet their education technology. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:41:16 GMT /technology/a-new-digital-divide-low-income-students-see-more-ads-in-the-tech-their-schools-use/2024/02 /technology/how-3-districts-are-integrating-tech-into-math-instruction-and-what-theyve-learned/2023/09 Finding the right digital math tool for a district’s instructional philosophy, culture, and capacity is a challenge, ���Ķ���vlog say. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /technology/how-3-districts-are-integrating-tech-into-math-instruction-and-what-theyve-learned/2023/09 /technology/how-schools-can-avoid-wasting-money-on-technology/2023/06 A district leader shares ways to ensure ed-tech tools are worth the investment. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:45:43 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-avoid-wasting-money-on-technology/2023/06 /technology/chromebooks-short-lifespan-costs-schools-billions-of-dollars-report-finds/2023/04 Doubling the lifespan of Chromebooks would save schools $1.8 billion, a U.S. PIRG Education Fund report estimates. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:45:44 GMT /technology/chromebooks-short-lifespan-costs-schools-billions-of-dollars-report-finds/2023/04 /events/webinar/build-an-effective-edtech-stack-for-your-students Join respected experts to learn about best practices and possibilities for tech-enabled redesign and inclusivity. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:46:27 GMT /events/webinar/build-an-effective-edtech-stack-for-your-students /technology/ed-dept-outlines-how-schools-can-use-federal-funds-to-sustain-tech-programs/2023/01 School districts can use federal funds to support digital learning programs started during the pandemic. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:02:25 GMT /technology/ed-dept-outlines-how-schools-can-use-federal-funds-to-sustain-tech-programs/2023/01 /technology/how-districts-can-stay-ahead-of-their-aging-ed-tech-3-expert-tips/2022/11 Now is the time to put in place plans to sustain the expanded use of technology, experts say. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:23:09 GMT /technology/how-districts-can-stay-ahead-of-their-aging-ed-tech-3-expert-tips/2022/11 /technology/does-your-school-really-need-that-technology-7-questions-to-ask/2022/09 Ed-tech leaders are considering effectiveness, teacher satisfaction, and other factors when asking those questions. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:53:12 GMT /technology/does-your-school-really-need-that-technology-7-questions-to-ask/2022/09 /technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 Devices bought with federal emergency funds are going to be outdated in a few years, with no new money to replace them. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:01:12 GMT /technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 /technology/video-video-the-tech-tools-that-are-here-to-stay/2022/03 The pandemic has forever altered the way ���Ķ���vlog and administrators do business—from checking on students’ math understanding to conducting meetings to providing mental health supports. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:25:51 GMT /technology/video-video-the-tech-tools-that-are-here-to-stay/2022/03 /technology/pandemic-tech-tools-that-are-here-to-stay/2022/03 Videoconferencing platforms, social-emotional-learning supports, and digital math tools took root during the pandemic, survey data show. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 22:50:07 GMT /technology/pandemic-tech-tools-that-are-here-to-stay/2022/03 /technology/tech-purchasing-decisions-are-super-hard-new-initiative-aims-to-help/2021/10 ISTE and other education technology organizations are creating a hub to give district leaders in-depth information about tech products. Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:51:53 GMT /technology/tech-purchasing-decisions-are-super-hard-new-initiative-aims-to-help/2021/10 /technology/is-this-going-to-piss-people-off-how-to-make-tough-tech-decisions/2021/07 The reopening of schools carries with it a host of technology decisions that could have an outsized impact on students' and teachers' lives. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:51:15 GMT /technology/is-this-going-to-piss-people-off-how-to-make-tough-tech-decisions/2021/07 /technology/dont-buy-stupid-stuff-essential-advice-for-technology-purchasing/2021/07 School districts have more digital devices on their hands than ever before. Here's what they can do to get the biggest bang for their buck. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:50:54 GMT /technology/dont-buy-stupid-stuff-essential-advice-for-technology-purchasing/2021/07 /technology/accelerating-learning-tech-advice-to-make-it-happen/2021/07 Accelerating learning through technology isn't as easy as putting a kid in front of a computer, experts and ���Ķ���vlog say. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:50:34 GMT /technology/accelerating-learning-tech-advice-to-make-it-happen/2021/07 /technology/how-to-make-the-best-tech-decisions-for-schools-a-downloadable-guide/2021/07 Identify gaps, assess available solutions, solicit input from end users, and test drive new products, services, or approaches. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:50:14 GMT /technology/how-to-make-the-best-tech-decisions-for-schools-a-downloadable-guide/2021/07 /technology/optimizing-digital-learning-for-the-new-school-year As students return to school buildings, big decisions must be made about how to adjust the use of technology for the “new normal.” Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:49:31 GMT /technology/optimizing-digital-learning-for-the-new-school-year