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The Compliance Blind Spot: What K–12 Schools Might Be Overlooking Could Cost You Thousands
Many K–12 administrators still believe that strict data-security and privacy regulations are concerns only for big corporations. In 2025, tighter rules (from federal to state

7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider Every Quarter (But Probably Aren’t)
If you only touch base with your IT team at contract renewal, you’re missing the mark. School technology isn’t “set it and forget it.” Between

The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” IT in K-12 Schools
We all know budgets are tight. Per-pupil funding only stretches so far, and tech is just one line item in a sea of urgent needs.

Live Webinar on 7/16: Beyond E-Rate – How to Stack Technology Grants for Instant Classroom Impact
DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 TIME: 11:00 am EST REGISTER NOW When the federal budget lens is blurry, many tech directors hit pause. But classrooms can’t

The MSP Litmus Test: What Every School Leader Should Look for in a Great IT Services Provider
Real talk: Whether technology is your full-time focus or just one of many hats you wear, the pressure is real. Every Wi-Fi outage, compliance audit,

The Growing Quishing Security Threat: Is Your School at Risk of a QR‑Code Compromise?
A new twist on an old foe Cybercriminals have discovered a fresh social‑engineering playground in the humble QR code. “Quishing” — phishing that hides malicious links inside

School Tech Success Starts Here: 7 Traits of a Top‑Notch IT Company
To drive real digital transformation, K‑12 schools need an IT partner who truly “gets” the school environment. Industry‑savvy providers go beyond generic cybersecurity—they lock down

Recognizing Student Success Without Compromising Privacy: What Schools Need to Know About Sharing Student Data with School Boards
Recognizing student achievement is one of the most joyful responsibilities schools take on. Whether it’s honoring a student for academic excellence, athletic accomplishments, or leadership

Lessons Learned from Major EdTech Vendor Data Breaches
How Schools Can Protect Student Data through Proactive Strategies and Community Collaboration Data breaches in the education sector are becoming an all-too-common headline. Over the

Supreme Court Signals Support for E-rate Funding: What It Means for Schools and Students
The United States Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case that challenges the funding structure of the Universal Service Fund (USF)—the program that fuels