How different is starting an #esports program in a rural or charter school? These K12 organizations may face unique challenges based on location, space, staffing and more. edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/20…

K–12 leaders have a responsibility to protect all visitors with the appropriate school safety measures. During summer break, this means creating a plan for keeping everyone safe at every club, camp and other school event. bit.ly/40xaNqy

Should your K–12 schools consider AI-ready laptops for your next device refresh? Here’s what education IT teams need to know about NPUs: bit.ly/3IJtrFF

Partnering with an organization such as CDW Corporation connects state CoSN chapters with technology experts who want to support the mission and growth of the group. Here’s what that looks like: bit.ly/3HkocM9

As a middle school science teacher and aerial drone coach, Caitlin Hayes knows the importance of bridging curriculum and tech. She says schools should focus on sustainability before introducing drones. Learn more. bit.ly/4op2g3k

Policies. Privacy. Partnership. Set your SOCaaS partnership up for success by planning ahead. Learn more. bit.ly/4m8X1Ds

Both Tucson Unified and Greenwich Public Schools dealt with pushback from stakeholders and community members in their quest to develop AI policies. See how they conquered the opposition’s fears: bit.ly/3Uxb1dI

Working with the community, including neighboring districts, allows rural schools to overcome challenges and expand learning opportunities. Here’s how Goldthwaite CISD, ComancheISD and others are leaning into partnerships. bit.ly/3TXWnw0

New research shows that progress toward closing the STEM achievement gap disappeared post-pandemic. Schools can take purposeful steps to ensure girls see themselves in these fields, says NWEA’s Megan Kuhfeld. bit.ly/45elKyD

Don’t add “recover from a cyberattack” to your back-to-school to-do list. Prepare for cyberthreats now: bit.ly/4frFu6D

Prepare students for success in any industry with digital fluency. Juli Ross-Kleinmann EdD says it helps students thrive amid “ambiguity and change.” Anna Rita Pergolizzi-Wentworth of Pine Street School calls it “future-proof.” Read more: bit.ly/45slrBK

Cybersecurity is the most outsourced K12 IT function, according to new CoSN research. Read on to find out more: edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/20…

Find out how K12 CIOs are applying cybersecurity best practices to their new physical security responsibilities. bit.ly/3T0rNRT

As part of their disaster recovery plan, K–12 IT professionals need to know where their data is and what’s most important to restore first in the event of an outage. bit.ly/4fxL8V3

A state CoSN chapter offers so much value to K–12 technology professionals, especially those working their way to the CTO’s office. Here’s how these organizations help: bit.ly/3HkocM9

Consider curriculum, cost and professional development before investing in drones. Get more advice here: bit.ly/4op2g3k

Cloud-based telephony and unified communications improved collaboration for Sacramento County Office of Education, where Andrew Brooks, director of computer, network and telecommunications support, implemented additional Zoom tools. bit.ly/4lukRsR

In just four days, Derek Morton, senior director of technology and data systems GonzagaCHS, and his team installed 90% of the school’s new #WiFi system, reducing the number of tickets to zero. bit.ly/44WriOt

When teaching AI concepts to young children, educators should ask whether AI is necessary and worth the risk in a given situation. Get the rest of the best practices from this ISTELive 25 presentation. bit.ly/45Xkt1f