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Why districts must share their edtech successes

As new technologies emerge with new opportunities for widening our perspectives and education methods adapt and transform, it is essential that successful districts share what works.

Chromebooks don’t last long, and it’s costing schools billions of dollars

These devices have a "built-in death date," according to a new report. This leads to frustration among K12 leaders who adopted the technology at the height of the pandemic mainly due to their affordability.

Parental insight: K12 schools must establish digital literacy as a funding priority

Two-thirds of parents say technology is moving in a positive direction, but there are six key factors barring students from receiving sufficient technology education.

4 solutions for driving digital transformation in your school

Students pay the greatest price when schools rely on outdated methods of teaching and learning. Elevating your district's use of digital technologies will ultimately give teachers and students the tools they need to close historical gaps.

Which edtech product is already changing learning for the better? 5 districts weigh in

These five leaders shared with District Administration their most valuable edtech tools and why they work so well for their students and staff. To no surprise, it all comes down to effectives and ease of access.

How generative AI can leave schools even more vulnerable to phishing

District Administration even went so far as to ask ChatGPT to write a "believable" phishing email targeting a school. Needless to say, the program didn't hesitate.

‘What this technology can do is mind-blowing’: ChatGPT offers ‘quick wins’ for educators

Educator-turned-best-selling-author of The AI Classroom Dan Fitzpatrick shares his insight on AI in education and its potential to transform not just how students learn, but how they are taught.

Why is digital citizenship essential? Here are 6 ways to start the conversation

School leaders can promote digital citizenship by involving parents and the wider community in the conversation.

5 signs your district’s edtech tools aren’t the right fit

Insufficient solutions will consume your district's budget and provide inadequate data to justify your spending, warns one expert. Fortunately, leaders can identify the warning signs early.

How the role of the CIO has been elevated to K12 district leader

“What once seemed like an ambitious goal in terms of the effective use of technology to support both the academic and business operations within a school district is now closer to reality,” concludes a new report from Project Tomorrow.

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