Better Coverage, Lower Cost: Why K12 Schools Are Pairing Extended Warranties with OEM Plans
When your district invests in MacBooks, iPads, or Chromebooks, they ship with an OEM warranty from Apple, Google, or the device manufacturer. That warranty is a great starting point. It covers manufacturing defects and hardware failures right out of the box. But for K12 environments, where devices live in backpacks, get passed between students, and […]
Why Your Next Device Refresh May Cost More Than You Think
For the past several years, school technology leaders have grown accustomed to predictable device pricing cycles. Refresh every 3–4 years. Budget accordingly. Replace aging fleets. Repeat. That predictability is starting to shift. A combination of rising memory demand, AI infrastructure expansion, and renewed global tariffs is quietly putting upward pressure on device costs. While the […]
It’s Not the Logo. It’s the Lineup.
Every March, brackets get busted for the same reason. Everyone bets on the #1 seed. The powerhouse program. The household name. The brand everyone recognizes. On paper, they’re bigger. Flashier. Deeper. And then a 12-seed with discipline, chemistry, and grit sends them home. The lesson? It’s not the logo. It’s the lineup. The same dynamic […]
Unity Creates Stability: Why Industry Collaboration Is the Real Competitive Advantage
After attending FETC in January, one theme stuck with me long after the conference halls cleared out: competition in this industry is everywhere, and that’s not a bad thing. Anyone who’s spent time in the EdTech or K-12 services space knows the reality. Districts move. Relationships evolve. One year you’re the primary partner, the next […]
From the Front Lines to the Feed: How Educators and District Leaders Are Shaping the Future of EdTech Through Social Media
If you told someone five years ago that superintendents would be publicly reviewing partners on LinkedIn, or that CTOs would be posting weekly insights from the trenches, they probably wouldn’t have believed you. Today, it’s happening…and it’s changing how the entire EdTech industry listens. Educators and district leaders are increasingly taking to social media to […]
Why AI Policy Matters More Than AI Tools in K–12
Artificial intelligence is rapidly making its way into K–12 classrooms. From lesson planning and tutoring tools to administrative automation, AI-powered platforms promise efficiency, personalization, and innovation. However, as districts rush to adopt these tools, an important reality is often overlooked: AI tools are only as safe and effective as the policies that govern them. We […]
End-of-Life Doesn’t Mean End-of-Value
At some point, every device reaches the end of its useful life for you. That doesn’t mean it has reached the end of its value. In fact, for schools, enterprises, and organizations managing fleets of devices, end-of-life is often the most misunderstood and most expensive phase of the asset lifecycle. Let’s talk about how to […]
The Warranty Trap: How Non-Underwritten Plans Leave Schools Unprotected
In today’s K–12 environment, device warranties aren’t just a “nice to have.” They’re the safety net that keeps districts operational, budgets predictable, and classrooms running smoothly. But while the demand for Chromebook, iPad, and MacBook protection has grown, so has the number of fly-by-night warranty providers offering plans that look attractive on the surface… yet […]
Recharge, Refresh, Return: Your Winter Break Device Prep Playbook
Winter break isn’t just a pause in the academic calendar… it’s the perfect window for giving your student devices the refresh they desperately need. With hundreds (or thousands) of Chromebooks, iPads, MacBooks, or shared classroom devices in circulation, small issues compound fast. A proactive mid-year tune-up can dramatically reduce second-semester tech headaches, extend device lifespan, […]
From Zoom to Room: How In-Person Meetings Close Deals — and Where to Find Us in 2026
Remember when partnerships started with a conversation, a whiteboard, and a handshake? Good news: we’re back. The EdTech world is rediscovering what schools have always known: trust travels better in person. Yes, we still love a good video call. But the best solutions are built across a table, not across a laggy connection.
As we ramp up our end-of-year travel plan and kick off 2026, we’re leaning into face-to-face time. Listening to your challenges, mapping real workflows, and leaving you with a plan you can act on Monday morning.