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USI is an organization of leading OEMs, stylus and touch controller manufacturers driving industry standards to promote interoperable active styluses with touch-enabled devices such as phones, tablets, and computing and entertainment platforms. The primary feature of the standard being developed is to define the method by which the stylus communicates...
There are several differences between Windows 10 and 11, both in terms of their user interface and their features. Here are some of the main differences:1. User interface: Windows 11 has a new design that includes a centered Start menu, rounded corners on windows, and a new snap layout feature...
Yes, iPads have AUE (Auto Update Expiration) dates, which determine how long the device will receive software updates from Apple. Apple ensures that all of its devices, including iPads, continue to receive software updates and security patches for a certain period of time after their release. Apple does not use the...
Acer and ASUS are two of the leading manufacturers of Chromebooks in the market. While both brands produce reliable and high-quality Chromebooks, they have differences that set them apart. In this article, we'll compare Acer Chromebooks and ASUS Chromebooks in terms of design, performance, and features.Design:Acer and ASUS Chromebooks have...
Charter schools are invaluable in helping to solve the graduation problem for many school districts. These schools saw the change in education on the horizon and implemented strategies for better student achievement. Charter schools’ flexibility adapts to the learning styles of today’s students, many of whom cannot cope with a...
Tech to School is now an authorized reseller of MAXCases cases & accessories for K-12 devices. MAXCases offers a wide range of protective cases and bags designed to fit popular Chromebooks, iPads, Macs and PCs with features that are built for K-12. Sample units are available to order, contact your...
Tech to School now offers the full line of iBenzer protective cases & bags for Chromebooks, iPads, MacBooks & PCs. Sample units are available to order, contact your rep for more info.
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Montessori education has always been focused on child-centered learning, allowing students to take charge of their own education and learn at their own pace. With the rise of technology, Montessori schools have found new ways to enhance student learning by incorporating devices into the classroom. Here are some of the...
April 2023 marks our 20th year in business. A big "Thank you" to all of the customers, employees and partners that have been a part of our story these 20 years, we could not have done it without you! Our Story Tech to School was founded as Mac Service Solutions in April...
1. What is the Google ChromeOS AUE date? Answer: AUE stands for Auto Update Expiration. This is the date that Google guarantees that a certain Chrome device will be able to receive ChromeOS software updates up until. AUE dates typically end in June of a certain year. For example, a Chromebook with...
Education technology is a rapidly evolving field and keeping up with the latest trends and innovations can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are several excellent conferences that offer K-12 IT professionals the opportunity to network, learn from experts and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the space. Here are our...
LocknCharge is a brand that specializes in the design and manufacturing of device carts for K-12 schools. Their carts are specifically designed to store, charge, and transport a variety of devices, such as MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks. Here are 5 things we love about LocknCharge carts: 1. They're easy to...
ClassWallet is an online platform designed to simplify finances for K-12 schools. The platform offers schools and districts a comprehensive solution for managing various financial operations, such as purchasing, fundraising, and fee collection. ClassWallet provides an efficient way to manage school finances and streamline payment processing for parents, teachers, and...
K-12 schools looking to purchase devices and other technology have a wide array of funding options available. The most common method of payment is still via a purchase order issued by the district or school, usually with Net 30 terms. Smaller orders are often paid for via credit card. Here...
Apple Pencil 1st Gen Compatibility iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation 1st generation iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch iPad Air 3rd generation iPad 10th generation(requires USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter) 9th generation 8th generation 7th generation 6th generation iPad mini 5th generation Buy Apple 1st Generation for Education here: Apple...
Reddit is an amazing resource for tech staff working in K-12. Here are the top 5 subreddits that we use on a regular basis: 1. https://www.reddit.com/r/networking/ - All things networking. Filled with Wifi configurations to phone systems, VLANS, routers and security system 2. https://www.reddit.com/r/chromebook/ - All things Chrome. 3. https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/ - Not K-12 specific but has plenty...
IT professionals managing Apple devices inside of K-12 have a wide range of MDM solutions to choose from. Here are six of the most popular MDM solutions on the market that our K-12 customers are using to manage their Apple devices: JAMF SchoolJAMF School is a cloud-based...
Google has released a ChromeOS Fleet Monitoring Best Practices Guide. This guide includes best practices around: Finding devices that have not synced policy recently Detecting if users repeatedly re-enroll their devices Preventing users from enrolling unauthorized devices Monitoring users logging in on unenrolled devices Detecting devices that have joined a...
Tech to School now offers complimentary enrollment of iPads & Macs into Apple School Manager. Schools can purchase iPads and Macs from Tech to School and we'll enroll these devices into your Apple School Manager account saving deployment time and resources. You can then assign these devices to your MDM....
Chromebooks have become increasingly popular in K-12 education due to their ease of use, affordability, and versatility. Here are some of the benefits that make Chromebooks a great choice for schools:Affordable: Chromebooks are significantly less expensive than traditional laptops, making them an accessible choice for schools with limited budgets.Easy to...
With the increasing use of technology in the classroom, managing the devices used by students and teachers has become a critical concern for schools. Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions offer an effective way to address these challenges and enhance the security and management of these devices.MDM solutions provide schools with...
Tech to School now offers complimentary White Glove Google enrollment for Chromebooks with the purchase of Warranty+ coverage. White Glove service includes enrollment into Google management (license sold separately,) network enrollment, asset tagging, updating and final QA checking. Devices can be instantly deployed within your K-12 environment with no additional...
Here's a list of older Apple devices that are compatible with Google Chrome OS Flex. There may be some hardware compatibility issues with certain models (i.e. no webcam support.) From Google: Model Name Current Status End of Support Apple iMac 11,2 (Mid-2010 21.5" MC508LL/A MC509LL/A) Certified 2024 Apple iMac 12,1 (21.5" MC309LL/A)...
Tech to School was an exhibitor at ISTE Live 2022 in New Orleans. This was our first live ISTE since 2019 and was great to connect in person with our customers, partners and friends!
See you next year in Philly!
Here are the system requirements for MacOS 13 Ventura:
iMac (2017 and later)
iMac Pro 2017
MacBook Air (2018 and later)
MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
Here are the iPad system requirements for iPadOS 16:
iPad Pro (All models)
iPad (5th generation and later)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later)
The USAC has announced that a third window to apply for Emergency Connectivity Funds will open on April 28, 2022. These funds can be used to purchase devices from Tech to School. From the USAC: A third ECF application filing window will open on April 28, 2022 and close on May 13, 2022....
The FCC has announced that a second 15-day window to apply for Emergency Connectivity Funds will open on September 28. These funds can be used to purchase devices from Tech to School. From the FCC: The FCC will open the second application filing window to provide support for the current school...
Tech to School now offers White Glove Chromebook Deployment Services for our K-12 customers. Our custom imaging racks can process up to 100 Chrome devices at a time speeding up the enrollment and QA process. We can help make the deployment process faster and easier by helping with: Asset Tagging...
Tech to School has partnered with ClassWallet to provide EANS funding assistance with device purchases.
ClassWallet is currently used for EANS funding in the following states:
AR, FL, GA, IN, MA & SC
To learn more about ClassWallet and how they help with EANS funding visit:
https://get.classwallet.com/geer/#new
Tech to School is an approved vendor by the Iowa Department of Education for EANS I funding. The purpose of the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program is to provide services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. For more information on the program visit:...
Tech to School is an approved vendor by the Ohio Department of Education for EANS I funding. The purpose of the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program is to provide services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. For more information on the program visit:...
Tech to School is an approved vendor by the Indiana Department of Education for EANS I funding. The purpose of the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program is to provide services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. For more information on the program...
Tech to School is an approved vendor on Georgia Department of Education/ClassWallet for EANS I funding. The purpose of the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) program is to provide services or assistance to eligible non-public schools to address educational disruptions caused by COVID-19. For more information on the program...
K-12 Schools can now use FCC E-Rate ECF funds to purchase devices such as iPads, laptops and Chromebooks from Tech to School. Tech to School's Form 498 ID or SPIN number is 143052843. What is the ECF fund? The FCC's Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is...
Tech to School now offers a Community Sales program for K-12 schools and districts looking to provide members of their community an opportunity to purchase used devices that are being traded-in. Here's how it works: 1. When your school or district sells or trades-in their old Apple or Chrome devices...
iPadOS 15 is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2021. Once the shipping version is released, Tech to School will be offering it as a pre-installed OS option for iPads that can support it. The new iPadOS 15 will run on the following iPads: iPad Mini 4 iPad Mini (5th Generation)...
The first developer beta of macOS 12 Monterey is being made available immediately. Public betas will begin in July, and the shipping version will be released in the Fall. Once the shipping version is released, Tech to School will be offering it as a pre-installed OS option for Macs that can...
Tech to School now carries the new LocknCharge Epic 24 and Epic 30 carts. These new carts offer an easy way to store and charge multiple devices for the classroom. The insides can be configured to store and charge Chromebooks and tablets up to 14" in size. The Epic carts...
Tech to School now offers brand new Chromebooks for K-12. We carry models designed specifically for K-12 from Lenovo, HP, Dell, Samsung, Acer and Asus. All of our Chromebooks are available with 10-pack Edu discount pricing and can be configured with our Classroom Bundles for additional savings. Classroom Bundles include...
About a year ago, we sent a message about our commitment to being better. We stood with Black Americans against violence and we’re taking the same stand now with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We’re proud that many of our colleagues, customers and the students they support are Asian. The people of our company love you...
The U.S. Department of Education has released more details on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding for K-12 schools. More than $81 billion has been released for schools to help set them on a path to full re-opening. Some of these funds are available to help further enhance both remote...
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA Act) provides $2.75 billion for the Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS) program, which is part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund. These funds can be used to purchase devices from Tech to School for both remote and in-person...
Tech to School now offers Chromebook deployment devices from Go-Box. These boxes allow you to automate the Chromebook setup process for your school or district and setup multiple Chromebooks at a time. Tech to School has a lot of experience with Chromebook auditing, imaging and deployments. If you have questions around Chrome deployments for your school or...
Tech to School is now a Cambrionix Authorized Reseller. We have been using Cambrionix hardware for years in conjunction with our own software to audit, charge and image large amounts iPads and other iOS devices. Cambrionix devices are often used in conjunction with Apple Configurator 2, Apple’s software application for...
With Apple's release of OS 11.2, we are now able to offer macOS Big Sur as the default OS on compatible devices. Apple has included the command-line 'startosintall' option in 11.2 that was previously available in the public beta but missing in 11.1. Tech to School K-12 customers can now get macOS...
2020 was a year of big challenges. Like many small businesses we were immediately thrust into a new reality seemingly overnight. For a two week period in March we were down to just our Co-Founder, Justin Sanderson, filling orders out of our warehouse. We immediately began re-configuring our work spaces to...
In the midst of the global pandemic, schools across the country face budget shortfalls and intense pressure to implement 1:1 computing. Dan Gedeon of Parma City Schools faced similar challenges a few years ago and decided to partner with Tech to School. Dan’s story can help schools today maximize their...
Ensuring that all students have computers and internet access is essential for remote learning during the pandemic. Looking forward, it is important to plan for the intensive wear and tear on these devices and how your school will respond. Computer Wear and Tear from Remote Learning What will remote...
Digital curriculum is a great way to enable remote learning for K-12 students and educators. To support the use of digital curriculum, you need to find the right devices that meet teaching goals, student needs and budget requirements for in-home or remote use. Since this can be challenging, we...