When it comes to protecting campus assets, it really shouldn't... "It" being maintenance. The deferred maintenance conundrum is unfortunately still alive and well across the country.
In an emergency, flawless communication saves lives.
Using E-rate funding has allowed many school districts to purchase technology connectivity at rock-bottom prices, but does the slow purchase/approval time coupled with the accelerating pace of technology change put districts in an increasingly untenable situation?
For years, administrators at Duplin County (N.C.) Schools felt confident about the safety of the students, faculty and staff in the K-12 district. But the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary school that left 26 people dead in December 2012 had school officials across the nation reassessing their potential vulnerabilities.
The concept of shared services has become a popular topic of discussion as colleges and universities strive for increased efficiency.
At the start of each New Year, many people consider turning over a new leaf and trying to live differently. The world of education is no different, as the New Year can only mean one thing: changes are on the horizon.