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Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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…

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