https://www.edweek.org/hardware Hardware en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-spend-30-billion-on-tech-how-can-they-invest-in-it-more-wisely/2025/10 A new report outlines steps districts can take to save money on tech purchases and protect the environment. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:48:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/schools-spend-30-billion-on-tech-how-can-they-invest-in-it-more-wisely/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-one-teacher-told-students-to-put-their-chromebooks-away-for-good/2025/08 Chemistry teacher Marcie Samayoa went back to paper-and-pencil lessons this school year. It's led to deeper engagement. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:39:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-one-teacher-told-students-to-put-their-chromebooks-away-for-good/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/exploding-chromebooks-how-to-counter-the-latest-tiktok-trend/2025/05 The social media challenge has kids damaging school-issued devices. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:41:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/exploding-chromebooks-how-to-counter-the-latest-tiktok-trend/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/google-workspace-for-education/chromeos-flex-extends-usability-of-end-of-life-devices As school technology budgets face increasing scrutiny, administrators seek innovative and cost-effective solutions for their existing device fleets. ChromeOS Flex has emerged as a powerful problem-solver, offering a way to revitalize aging PCs and Macs by extending their lifespan and bringing the benefits of ChromeOS to familiar hardware. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/google-workspace-for-education/chromeos-flex-extends-usability-of-end-of-life-devices https://www.edweek.org/technology/who-pays-for-repairs-to-students-school-issued-devices/2025/01 Providing every student with a school-issued device has become commonplace in K-12 schools, but it's costly to maintain. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:27:24 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/who-pays-for-repairs-to-students-school-issued-devices/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 The Chromebooks and tablets districts bought en masse early in the pandemic are approaching the end of their useful lives. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-districts-can-do-with-all-those-old-chromebooks/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 Districts loaded up on devices during the pandemic. What becomes of them as they reach the end of their useful lives? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:30 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/aging-ed-tech-end-up-in-the-landfill-is-there-an-alternative/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 Hiring students to help with the repair process is one way school districts are ensuring the sustainability of their 1-to-1 programs. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:29:55 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/one-solution-to-maintaining-1-to-1-devices-pay-students-to-repair-them/2023/12 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 Schools have typically had to replace Chromebooks every three to five years. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:55:08 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-get-relief-on-chromebook-replacements-google-extends-device-support-to-10-years/2023/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-student-staffed-genius-bar-why-its-working-for-this-middle-school/2023/07 Starting a "Genius Bar" helped a suburban New York City school teach tech skills and support students' social-emotional needs. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:28:41 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-student-staffed-genius-bar-why-its-working-for-this-middle-school/2023/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/chromebooks-short-lifespan-costs-schools-billions-of-dollars-report-finds/2023/04 Doubling the lifespan of Chromebooks would save schools $1.8 billion, a U.S. PIRG Education Fund report estimates. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 20:45:44 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/chromebooks-short-lifespan-costs-schools-billions-of-dollars-report-finds/2023/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-schools-struggle-to-keep-track-of-students-laptops/2023/04 Districts should be tracking their technology assets as much as they can, but it's easier said than done, experts say. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:32:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-schools-struggle-to-keep-track-of-students-laptops/2023/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/5-big-technology-challenges-teachers-and-administrators-will-face-this-school-year/2022/08 Grappling with cybersecurity and what to do with all those new devices are big ones. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:05:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/5-big-technology-challenges-teachers-and-administrators-will-face-this-school-year/2022/08 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/a-new-era-in-connected-learning-security-accessibility-and-affordability-for-a-future-ready-classroom Learn about Windows 11 SE and Surface Laptop SE. Enable students to unlock learning and develop new skills. Tue, 24 May 2022 23:22:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/a-new-era-in-connected-learning-security-accessibility-and-affordability-for-a-future-ready-classroom https://www.edweek.org/technology/laptops-learning-how-technology-is-giving-k-12-education-a-new-look Education Week examines the massive expansion in the use of laptops and digital curricula in K-12 and what it means for student learning.  Tue, 17 May 2022 18:02:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/laptops-learning-how-technology-is-giving-k-12-education-a-new-look https://www.edweek.org/technology/case-study-the-hard-transition-to-1-to-1-computing-continues/2022/05 Eighty-five percent of educators said their districts now have a device for each individual student at all grade levels. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:01:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/case-study-the-hard-transition-to-1-to-1-computing-continues/2022/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 Devices bought with federal emergency funds are going to be outdated in a few years, with no new money to replace them. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:01:12 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-the-massive-shift-to-1-to-1-computing-means-for-schools-in-charts/2022/05 1-to-1 computing has expanded at a rate few could have imagined prior to the pandemic, creating opportunities and problems. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:01:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-the-massive-shift-to-1-to-1-computing-means-for-schools-in-charts/2022/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-weve-learned-from-a-quarter-century-of-1-to-1-computing/2022/05 A school district tech expert outlines how the expanded use of laptops in schools has created opportunities and challenges. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:00:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-weve-learned-from-a-quarter-century-of-1-to-1-computing/2022/05 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/helping-students-graduate-from-the-classroom-to-the-conference-room-or-board-room Explore safe, tech-enhanced learning environments and secure, sustainable, and cost-effective controls for classroom management. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:53:20 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/helping-students-graduate-from-the-classroom-to-the-conference-room-or-board-room https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-how-to-decide-whether-to-ban-laptops-in-the-classroom/2022/04 The scientist whose research led to blanket laptop bans argues against them—and explains what to do instead. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-how-to-decide-whether-to-ban-laptops-in-the-classroom/2022/04 https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/qualcomm/3-ways-technology-is-transforming-education Education-as-a-service is the entryway to modern and inclusive classrooms of the future Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:21:49 GMT https://www.edweek.org/sponsor/qualcomm/3-ways-technology-is-transforming-education https://www.edweek.org/technology/school-districts-seek-billions-in-new-federal-money-for-connectivity-fcc-announces/2021/08 The Federal Communications Commission received $5.1 billion in requests for new funding to purchase devices and improve internet access. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:08:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/school-districts-seek-billions-in-new-federal-money-for-connectivity-fcc-announces/2021/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/dont-buy-stupid-stuff-essential-advice-for-technology-purchasing/2021/07 School districts have more digital devices on their hands than ever before. Here's what they can do to get the biggest bang for their buck. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:50:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/dont-buy-stupid-stuff-essential-advice-for-technology-purchasing/2021/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/more-families-have-internet-access-so-why-hasnt-the-digital-divide-begun-to-close/2021/06 A new study says low-income families’ access to the internet has soared in the past six years. But there are other barriers to connectivity. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:01:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/more-families-have-internet-access-so-why-hasnt-the-digital-divide-begun-to-close/2021/06 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/schools-can-help-families-apply-for-federal-help-in-paying-for-home-internet-access/2021/05 Families who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program can get $50 off their monthly broadband bills. Wed, 12 May 2021 16:21:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/schools-can-help-families-apply-for-federal-help-in-paying-for-home-internet-access/2021/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/remote-and-hybrid-learning-are-declining-but-the-homework-gap-will-still-be-a-problem/2021/05 Schools are returning to in-person instruction, but students' connections to the internet at home remain spotty. Wed, 05 May 2021 21:49:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/remote-and-hybrid-learning-are-declining-but-the-homework-gap-will-still-be-a-problem/2021/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-handed-out-millions-of-digital-devices-under-covid-19-now-thousands-are-missing/2020/07 Some districts are scrambling to account for thousands of devices—a task made more urgent by the uncertainty over when students will be able to return to school buildings full-time. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:46:17 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-handed-out-millions-of-digital-devices-under-covid-19-now-thousands-are-missing/2020/07