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What’s the Better Buy: Cell Phone Storage Pouches vs Storage Lockers
July 31, 2026 5 min read

What’s the Better Buy: Cell Phone Storage Pouches vs Storage Lockers

Both options offer benefits and drawbacks for school districts working to affordably comply with Illinois' school cell phone ban. Compare them side-by-side and explore curated picks from our Vendor Partners.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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What is R2v3 Electronics Recycling, and Why Do I Need It?
May 13, 2026

What is R2v3 Electronics Recycling, and Why Do I Need It?

When it comes to disposing of IT assets, there is a massive differences in e-waste recycling. If your district is looking to properly recycle its laptops and tablets, you have…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Inside a Real-Life School Safety Emergency
May 13, 2026

Inside a Real-Life School Safety Emergency

In a school safety emergency, seconds matter. Last year, the right combination of technology and training from Centigix helped a district respond quickly to protect students and teachers.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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How IT Departments Can Help Lead the Next Era of School Safety
February 6, 2026

How IT Departments Can Help Lead the Next Era of School Safety

Safety platforms designed with independent connectivity, redundant gateways, and backup power - which IT leaders know well - help ensure that communications remain operational in a crisis.

Network & Systems Management
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Understanding Classroom Management Styles and How To Find the Right One for Your Students
December 8, 2025

Understanding Classroom Management Styles and How To Find the Right One for Your Students

This guide from ManagedMethods can help you understand your management style and explore four of the most recognized classroom management styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and indulgent.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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Microsoft Announces New Academic Offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot
December 1, 2025

Microsoft Announces New Academic Offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft has announced an exciting update for educational institutions: a new academic-specific offering for Microsoft 365 Copilot, launching December 2025.

Artificial Intelligence
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What is Azure Dev Tools for Teaching?
August 5, 2025

What is Azure Dev Tools for Teaching?

Azure Dev Tools for Teaching will be adjusting its access policy on August 15th, 2025. After that date, only existing administrators will retain continued access and no new administrator signups…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Back to School Shopping Made Easy with ILTPP Marketplace
July 3, 2025 8 min read

Back to School Shopping Made Easy with ILTPP Marketplace

August is just around the corner. Find everything from crayons to Chromebooks and utilize approval chains to speed up procurement before the first bell.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Congratulations to our 2025-26 ILTPP Ambassadors!
June 2, 2025 8 min read

Congratulations to our 2025-26 ILTPP Ambassadors!

Meet this year's ambassadors, who bring a face to cooperative purchasing's transformative potential. Their experiences and passion will help more Illinois districts see how ILTPP impacts students like theirs.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Cooperative Purchasing Power: Building Trust with Vetted Vendor Partners
May 5, 2025 5 min read

Cooperative Purchasing Power: Building Trust with Vetted Vendor Partners

When vendors are pre-screened for stability, competitive pricing, and K-12 reputation, you can count on them for support while navigating this complex purchasing landscape.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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From High School to Career: How CTE Gives Students a Competitive Edge
April 14, 2025 4 min read

From High School to Career: How CTE Gives Students a Competitive Edge

With hands-on experiences and industry-aligned curriculum, CTE doesn’t just prepare students for the workforce—it gives them a leg up on technical literacy, problem-solving abilities, and confidence.

Computer Science & STEM
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New and Renewed Contracts: Spring 2025
April 3, 2025 9 min read

New and Renewed Contracts: Spring 2025

Furniture, instructional supplies, digital resources, buybacks, LED lighting, and more - shop all 28 updated AEPA contracts for savings across your entire FY 2025-26 procurement list.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Tariff-Proofing your School’s Tech Budget: Maximize Savings with ILTPP
April 1, 2025 8 min read

Tariff-Proofing your School’s Tech Budget: Maximize Savings with ILTPP

How much will prices increase? How can your district keep tech costs down? Consider previous tariffs and how cooperative purchasing can help absorb the shock of price spikes.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Gear Up for School Purchasing Season with the ILTPP Marketplace
March 10, 2025 2 min read

Gear Up for School Purchasing Season with the ILTPP Marketplace

Purchasing computer equipment, furniture, instructional material, and more has never been so seamless. Try the ILTPP Marketplace to make quick work of your school's shopping list.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Can ChromeOS Become your School’s Primary OS?
January 8, 2025 10 min read

Can ChromeOS Become your School’s Primary OS?

ChromeOS has become a student device mainstay in numerous schools. See how one Illinois school fully transitioned to using ChromeOS and Chromebooks, with a focus on functionality and staff buy-in.

Network & Systems Management
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How Can Sustainable Tech Transform the Future of Education?
January 6, 2025

How Can Sustainable Tech Transform the Future of Education?

Classrooms today are powered by technology. Laptops have become as essential as textbooks, allowing students to learn, connect, and prepare for a future that demands digital fluency. But as schools…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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SH Connect Compliance Management System
July 11, 2024 5 min read

SH Connect Compliance Management System

SH Connect - Manage every aspect of your school's emergency prepardness program with user friendly software.

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Chemventory: Safe & Accurate Chemical Inventory Made Easy
May 9, 2024 5 min read

Chemventory: Safe & Accurate Chemical Inventory Made Easy

Flinn Scientific Your Safer Source for Science Supplies

Computer Science & STEM
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Office 365 A1 Plus for education will retire on August 1, 2024
May 9, 2024 5 min read

Office 365 A1 Plus for education will retire on August 1, 2024

Why is Office 365 A1 Plus being retired? Microsoft introduced Office 365 A1 Plus to schools in 2015 to ease the provisioning burden for IT in moving users to the…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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How Schools Can Increase Their Chances of Winning Federal Cybersecurity Funding
May 2, 2024 5 min read

How Schools Can Increase Their Chances of Winning Federal Cybersecurity Funding

The application window for the Federal Communications Commission’s $200 million cybersecurity pilot could open at any moment.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
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Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration
April 25, 2024 5 min read

Flexible Furniture Gives Teachers and Students More Opportunities for Collaboration

See How School Districts Are Creating Learning Spaces That Suite Their Students

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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ILTPP Announces Ambassador Program
April 24, 2024 10 min read

ILTPP Announces Ambassador Program

The ILTPP Ambassador program is focused on bringing together edtech pacemakers from around the state and putting their shared wisdom into action. Meet the first class of ambassadors!

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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Unpacking science wonders with iSprowt class packs
April 10, 2024 5 min read

Unpacking science wonders with iSprowt class packs

Stephanie Higgs, Tennessee gifted educator, sees her fourth graders for only 30 minutes a few times a week – a time-crunch struggle many teachers can sympathize with. Higgs uses that…

Computer Science & STEM
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April 3, 2024 5 min read

How JS Morton empowered teachers with authentic common assessments and real-time results

The Challenge LOCATION: Cicero, IL STUDENT POPULATION: 8,000 CLASSROOM USE CASE: Common Assessment A suburban high school district aims to bring authentic, standards-aligned common assessments to students. The community of…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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Are Your Students With IEPs Future Ready?
April 2, 2024 5 min read

Are Your Students With IEPs Future Ready?

Read the Otus guide to ensure career and college readiness for your students with IEPs. Discover how data can be used to create personalized future-readiness plans that support every student's…

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
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How to Start Recycling E-Waste with ILTPP
March 27, 2024 6 min read

How to Start Recycling E-Waste with ILTPP

Every school district deals with broken or out of date devices. Don't let your e-waste backlog pile up! Check out these 5 trusted recycling and buyback programs that can save…

Technology Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation
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4 Ways to Harness AI-Powered Learning with ILTPP Vendor Partners
September 14, 2023 4 min read

4 Ways to Harness AI-Powered Learning with ILTPP Vendor Partners

Keeping up with the latest AI-powered solutions can feel overwhelming. Here are four trusted ILTPP Vendor Partners you can turn to when your district wants to harness AI to unleash…

Artificial Intelligence