From Classroom to Community: Investing in Local Schools, One Solution at a Time
If you’ve worked in K-12 technology for more than five minutes, you know two truths: 1) “urgent” tickets arrive at 4:59 p.m., and 2) the internet works perfectly…. until it doesn’t. We love supporting districts across the country, but our purpose starts closer to home: right here with Kansas and Missouri schools. These are our neighbors, our kids’ classrooms, our Friday night lights. When local districts win, the whole community gets better.
The Rise of Self-Service Repairs in Schools
Across the country, more school districts are shifting their approach to device repairs. Instead of sending broken iPads, MacBooks, and Chromebooks out to third-party providers, many are bringing those repairs in-house. Why? Cost savings and speed. Why Districts Are Taking Repairs Into Their Own Hands When districts leverage their own IT staff, or even integrate […]
Cheaper Isn’t Always Better: A Tale as Old as Time
In every industry, there’s always someone who will promise to do it cheaper. On the surface, that sounds like a win for the customer, I mean, who doesn’t want to stretch their budget further? But if you take a closer look, the real question isn’t “how much does it cost?” but rather “what am I […]
Hanging on By a Thread: Schools Face the Device Refresh Cliff
School budgets are under more pressure than ever, and technology programs are feeling the strain. As pandemic-era relief funds fade away, districts are being forced to rethink how long devices must last. Longer Refresh Cycles Are the New Normal Across the board, school districts are no longer following strict 3 or 4-year refresh schedules. Instead, […]