Jul 30, 2026
What K-12 Device Management Software Actually Costs
A K-12 budgeting guide to device management software costs: the per-student model, what is and isn't included, and how to defend the line item to your business office.
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Funding + Budget.
ESSER paid for the devices. It did not pay for the second refresh, and that bill is now arriving. These pieces cover what districts are doing about it: stretching a refresh cycle without stranding students, making the cost of a program legible to people who do not work in IT, and defending a budget line with numbers instead of adjectives.
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Jul 2, 2026
The Hidden Costs Most K-12 Device Management Quotes Don't Show You
Seven cost categories that don't show up on the cover page of a K-12 device management vendor quote, and how to surface them before signing a multi-year contract.
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May 26, 2026
How Long Does a Chromebook Last? What K-12 IT Directors Actually Need to Know
Chromebooks last 5-8 years, but Google's AUE date is what really retires them in schools. How K-12 IT directors plan smarter refresh cycles.
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Jun 18, 2024
Part 5: Maintaining IT Operations Amidst Funding Challenges
How K-12 IT teams keep operations running through funding gaps and lean budgets. Part 5 of our post-ESSER series.
Jun 11, 2024
Part 4: Communication and Funding Strategies
How to communicate 1:1 device needs to school leadership and secure funding once ESSER dollars run out. Part 4 of our post-ESSER series.
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Jun 4, 2024
Part 3: Creative Solutions for Cost Management
Creative ways K-12 districts manage the cost of a 1:1 device program when budgets tighten. Part 3 of our post-ESSER series.
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May 29, 2024
Part 2: Sustaining 1:1 Device Deployments Post-ESSER: Strategies for Success
How K-12 districts maintain the asset and repair data behind sound 1:1 device decisions when budgets tighten. Part 2 of our post-ESSER series.
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May 21, 2024
Sustaining 1:1 Device Deployments Post-ESSER: Strategies for Success
Learn how to maintain a refresh cycle for 1:1 device programs post-ESSER funding, including cost comparisons and effective management strategies.
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