CISA Just Gave K-12 Districts a Better Place to Start With Cybersecurity
School just started back, and you’re already drowning. Hot take… cybersecurity is not waiting for things to settle down. So here is the most useful
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$18,000 a Month for 5 Phone Lines. Why School Districts Are Overpaying For Dial Tone.
Money is tricky. For school districts, that is no exception. Who decides where the money goes can be complicated. But after working with more than
New York Is Already Doing This. Here’s What K-12 IT Directors Can Learn From It.
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Michelle Krieger, keynote speaker at the TETA Summer Institute 2026 and Data Protection Officer for Lake
What STIR/SHAKEN Means for Your Business Phone System
You have probably noticed it yourself. You see an unfamiliar number and the screen says “Spam Likely.” You do not answer. The caller never leaves
Why Your School’s Phone Calls Are Being Marked as Spam
If parents are not answering calls from your school, there is a good chance your calls are being labeled before they even ring. You may
School Safety Communication Shouldn’t Feel Overwhelming
Schools are carrying so much. Every day, administrators, teachers, SROs, office staff, and technology teams are focused on the work of educating students, supporting families,
Nominate a School for a Free Summer AI Receptionist Pilot
Every summer, schools call Ambit to update phone menus. Summer hours change. Offices are open on different days. Enrollment questions start rolling in. Parents need
The Overlooked Role of Communication in School Safety
When schools talk about safety, the conversation usually starts with the obvious things. Locked doors. Cameras. Visitor management. SROs. Emergency drills. Access control. Policies. Procedures.
Subscription vs Upfront: What Are K–12 IT Directors Actually Choosing?
Spotify instead of buying albums. Netflix instead of DVDs. Leasing phones, leasing cars… subscriptions are everywhere! Subscription pricing isn’t just a trend anymore—it’s the default.
School 911 Compliance Checklist: Kari’s Law & Ray Baum’s Act
Quick Answer: What does E911 compliance mean for schools? To be E911 compliant, a school’s phone system must allow direct 911 dialing without a prefix
