/technology/it-infrastructure-management IT Infrastructure & Management en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:32:39 GMT /technology/aws-outage-hit-schools-hard-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-tech-meltdown/2025/10 Schools need continuity plans that feature teaching without the help of technology. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:32:39 GMT /technology/aws-outage-hit-schools-hard-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-tech-meltdown/2025/10 /sponsor/blueally/the-secret-to-maximizing-e-rate-and-upgrading-outdated-edtech BlueAlly and Cisco joined forces to help K–12 leaders maximize significant E-Rate discounts, making high-quality solutions more attainable. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/blueally/the-secret-to-maximizing-e-rate-and-upgrading-outdated-edtech /sponsor/viewsonic/calculating-the-true-total-cost-of-ownership-viewsonic-manager-saves-time-and-money When schools evaluate interactive displays, it’s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 /sponsor/viewsonic/day-in-the-life-how-edla-seamlessly-integrates-into-a-teachers-google-workspace The school day hasn’t officially begun, but Ms. Ramirez is already in her classroom, energized and focused. She is most excited to ... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:32:53 GMT /sponsor/viewsonic/day-in-the-life-how-edla-seamlessly-integrates-into-a-teachers-google-workspace /events/webinar/future-proofing-k-12-5g-for-resilient-connectivity Join T-Mobile for Education to explore how 5G is powering safer, smarter, more resilient K–12 connectivity. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:55:00 GMT /events/webinar/future-proofing-k-12-5g-for-resilient-connectivity /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/why-this-district-pays-students-to-repair-school-devices/2025/07 One district leader says there are no downsides to having students work on Chromebook repairs. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:36:58 GMT /technology/why-this-district-pays-students-to-repair-school-devices/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 /sponsor/google-workspace-for-education/chromeos-flex-extends-usability-of-end-of-life-devices As school technology budgets face increasing scrutiny, administrators seek innovative and cost-effective solutions for their existing device fleets. ChromeOS Flex has emerged as a powerful problem-solver, offering a way to revitalize aging PCs and Macs by extending their lifespan and bringing the benefits of ChromeOS to familiar hardware. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/google-workspace-for-education/chromeos-flex-extends-usability-of-end-of-life-devices /sponsor/viewsonic/why-edla-matters-more-than-you-think Understanding the Invisible Systems That Make Schools Work Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:03:58 GMT /sponsor/viewsonic/why-edla-matters-more-than-you-think /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 /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isn’t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 /technology/sizing-up-the-risks-of-schools-reliance-on-the-internet-of-things/2024/08 Technology is now critical to both the learning and business operations of schools. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:06:07 GMT /technology/sizing-up-the-risks-of-schools-reliance-on-the-internet-of-things/2024/08 /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 A CrowdStrike incident offered a cautionary tale for schools — and parallels to the current AWS outage. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:53:24 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-survive-a-global-tech-meltdown/2024/08 /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 The Chromebooks and tablets districts bought en masse early in the pandemic are approaching the end of their useful lives. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT /technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 /technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 Districts loaded up on devices during the pandemic. What becomes of them as they reach the end of their useful lives? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:30 GMT /technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 /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/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:51:55 GMT /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 /events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization Gain actionable insights into effective asset management, budget optimization, and sustainable IT practices. Thu, 23 May 2024 22:56:15 GMT /events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:03:27 GMT /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy /technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 Hiring students to help with the repair process is one way school districts are ensuring the sustainability of their 1-to-1 programs. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:29:55 GMT /technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 /technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 Schools have typically had to replace Chromebooks every three to five years. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:55:08 GMT /technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 /technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 Male chief technology officers in K-12 tend to come from technological backgrounds while most female tech leaders are former teachers. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:29:42 GMT /technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 /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