Resources for K-12 Technology Leaders

Most districts run 5–8 disconnected platforms — grading, meals, transportation, communication, wellness, athletics. Here's what consolidation actually looks like, what it costs not to do it, and the 10 questions every technology director should ask before moving forward.

Each edtech vendor is a separate FERPA compliance surface — its own DPA, annual audit, breach notification protocol, and records request process. Most districts have 5–8. Here's what that compliance math actually costs, where the gaps appear, and a 5-step audit checklist for IT directors.