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6 Perfect K-12 Technology Projects to Complete This Summer
Here are six of the best projects to complete in the summer by your K-12 tech team. Feeling overwhelmed? Contact K12itc to learn how our Albert solution covers all this and more for a flat monthly rate.

8 Best Cybersecurity Practices for School Districts
At K12itc, we specialize in delivering technology solutions tailored for schools, with a focus on strengthening cybersecurity. Implementing the best practices for school district cybersecurity helps districts defend against cyberthreats and protect their network infrastructure’s integrity.

9 Essential Requirements for Obtaining School Cyber Insurance
In this article, we will cover key requirements for obtaining or renewing cyber insurance. These steps will help schools enhance cybersecurity protection, meet insurance requirements, and reduce costs.

Top 5 Cybersecurity Challenges Schools Face
This blog covers five common cybersecurity challenges schools face today and offers practical solutions. Addressing these issues will help schools lower cyberattack risks and protect students, staff, and sensitive data.

7 Steps to Take After a School Hacking
What are the immediate action items you should take when you experience school hacking? Take it from the experts at K12itc–here are our best tips for what to do.

Understanding E-Rate: A Complete Guide for Schools and Libraries
What if you could equip your school with the latest technology and high-speed internet access—all while staying within budget? That’s exactly what the E-Rate program offers to schools and libraries across the United States. But while the potential is immense, navigating the complexities of the program can be a challenge.

Why Cheap Technology Hardware At Your School District Simply Won’t Cut It
When it comes to technology, cheaper is not always better. As a matter of fact, most “cheap” pieces of hardware end up costing school districts more money over time.

How Do I Know If My School District Technology Infrastructure is Right-sized?
In today’s educational landscape, technology is integral to effective teaching, learning, and administration. Ensuring your school district’s technology infrastructure is “right-sized” involves aligning resources with educational goals and operational needs. Not all school districts are the same. From size to location, administration to student demographics, every school district can look vastly different from the next.

Is the 2024-2025 school year the year to outsource your Tech Department?
As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, educational institutions face a pivotal decision: should they outsource their tech departments? With rapid technological advancements, increasing cyberthreats, and the need for robust digital infrastructure, schools are finding it more challenging to manage their IT needs in-house.

Don’t Wait For Summer: Why You Can Implement New School Technology Year-Round
Managing technology in educational institutions can often feel overwhelming for superintendents, IT directors, and school administrators. Traditionally, many schools choose to implement new technology during the summer months, believing it to be the most convenient time. However, at K12itc, we believe that the sooner new technology is implemented, the better. That’s why we assist schools with significant technology projects year-round, not just in the summer.

5 Telltale Signs Your District Needs Managed Technology Services
Hundreds (if not thousands) of school districts across the country have started to take advantage of managed technology services. This popular shift allows schools to focus on education, not on fixing miscellaneous technology issues that arise throughout the school year. So why have so many school districts decided to outsource their technology?

7 Easy Tips to Battle Cybersecurity in K-12 School Districts
Schools have a wealth of data. From personal records, health information, financials data and academic records, K-12 school districts manage a lot of information. Because of this, K-12 school districts without proper cybersecurity are at high risk for cybercrime.