The Benefits of Mid-Year Device Audits in K–12

School districts across the country are managing thousands of devices assigned to students and staff. With device loss and misallocation becoming a growing financial burden, more districts are implementing mid-year audits to ensure every device is accounted for. These audits not only protect budgets but also strengthen accountability, streamline reporting, and improve asset management practices…

Newport News Public Schools

Newport News Public Schools, located in Virginia, serves approximately 30,000 students across multiple campuses, making it one of the state’s larger public school systems. The district manages more than 35,000 active devices, supporting a 1:1 student-to-device ratio with additional inventory for staff and specialized programs. With 1.2 devices per student, the district operates a fully…

From Chromebooks to Cloud: Protecting School Assets and Data Together

K–12 schools today rely heavily on digital tools from Chromebooks in every classroom to cloud-based platforms powering instruction, communication, and collaboration. This digital shift has revolutionized education, but it’s also introduced new challenges around how schools manage and protect both physical devices and the sensitive data they contain. It’s no longer enough to simply keep…

Digital Defenses: Why Cybersecurity Starts with Better Inventory Management

Technology has become central to K–12 education, with Chromebooks, tablets, smartboards, and Wi-Fi-connected printers now standard in classrooms. While these tools create new opportunities for learning, they also introduce growing cybersecurity risks. Most schools are aware of the need for firewalls, antivirus software, and safe internet practices. But one often overlooked element of cybersecurity is…

From Chaos to Control: Best Practices for K-12 Inventory Management

In today’s technology-driven classrooms, K-12 schools are managing more assets than ever before. From Chromebooks and tablets to textbooks and science lab equipment, keeping track of school inventory can quickly become overwhelming without an organized system in place. Poor inventory management leads to lost or misplaced items, unnecessary spending, and disruptions in student learning. Shifting…

Why Effective Inventory Management Matters in K-12 Schools

In today’s fast-paced educational environment, technology is a cornerstone of K-12 learning. From Chromebooks and tablets to projectors and science equipment, schools rely on a variety of resources to enrich the student experience. However, with the growing volume of assets, managing school inventories has become a complex and critical task. Effective inventory management is not…

Beyond the Barcode: Smart Inventory Management for K-12 Schools

In K-12 education, managing an ever-growing inventory of devices and classroom tools is critical for supporting student learning. From Chromebooks and tablets to science lab equipment, schools must keep track of countless assets to ensure they’re available when needed. Traditional methods like spreadsheets and barcode scanners can be time-consuming and prone to errors, creating challenges…