The next generation of IT infrastructure, hyperconvergence combines computing, storage and networking into a single, simplified and automated system that is far easier and less costly to use and maintain, making it a perfect fit for school districts, which often have limited IT resources. This web seminar discussed hyperconverged IT infrastructures, how these systems work […]

When securing edtech infrastructure, district leaders must concentrate on six "layers": physical, network, applications, content, endpoint and cloud/data centers, according to a 2017 report by the Council of the Great City Schools. "More than ever, schools are a 'wink-wink' among the industry when it comes to cybersecurity vulnerability" says Robert Dillon, director of innovative learning […]

The "Cyber-Security in Today's K-12 Environment" report from the Council of the Great City Schools outlines six areas of security. Districts should develop a strategy for each one. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: For edtech, a 360-degree defense Carolyn Crist is a writer based in Athens, Georgia.

In most of the developed world, high-stakes tests make or break a student's future, sometimes before the age of 12. Many countries use national benchmarks to assess students, and construct tests to gauge understanding of the core curriculum. This was an original goal of the Common Core, but in the U.S., standardized tests have become […]