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Turn Your Tech "Graveyard" into a Budget Win

Turn Your Tech "Graveyard" into a Budget Win

How to Inventory Your Retired Fleet Without the Stress For most IT Directors, the end-of-life process for Chromebooks is daunting. Pallets of retired devices often sit in storage because teams are ...
Empowering the Virtual Learner: How the CTL Chromebook PX112C Series Bridges the Connectivity Gap

Empowering the Virtual Learner: How the CTL Chromebook PX112C Series Bridges the Connectivity Gap

For virtual learners, the classroom isn't a physical building—it's wherever they happen to be. But when that "classroom" lacks a stable internet connection, the education stops. At CTL, we recogniz...
CTL, in Partnership with Good360, Helps Students in Florida

CTL, in Partnership with Good360, Helps Students in Florida

Our very own Nick and Travis recently facilitated the donation of 40 laptops on the way to help low-income students in Florida! CTL, Good360, and Assurant partnered to carry out the donation.  The ...
Managing the Decentralized Fleet: Why End-to-End Logistics are Critical for Virtual Schools

Managing the Decentralized Fleet: Why End-to-End Logistics are Critical for Virtual Schools

The model of a virtual school is built on flexibility and access, but that decentralization creates a massive logistical challenge: your devices, and your students, are everywhere. Your centralized...
For Lean Teams and Tight Budgets: Why Charter Schools Need End-to-End Fleet Management

For Lean Teams and Tight Budgets: Why Charter Schools Need End-to-End Fleet Management

The strength of a charter school is its autonomy and focused mission. However, that same lean structure often means your IT team wears multiple hats, and every budget dollar is critically scrutiniz...
Beyond the Hype: The K-12 Director's Framework for Vetting AI Solutions

Beyond the Hype: The K-12 Director's Framework for Vetting AI Solutions

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence in schools has shifted from "if" to "how." As IT directors and school leaders, your most critical challenge now is choosing the right tools. With hun...
CTL Honored with LTC Alliance Award at IETC 2025 for Partnerships with Illinois Schools

CTL Honored with LTC Alliance Award at IETC 2025 for Partnerships with Illinois Schools

CTL is excited to share that we were recently awarded the 2025 LTC Alliance Award at the Illinois Education and Technology Conference (IETC) in Springfield, Illinois. The award was presented on Wed...
Unlock Full Control: When Does Your Organization Need a Chrome Upgrade License?

Unlock Full Control: When Does Your Organization Need a Chrome Upgrade License?

ChromeOS devices, whether sleek Chromebooks, compact Chromeboxes, or ChromeOS All-in-Ones, are celebrated for their simplicity, robust security, and affordability. They boot up fast, manage easily,...
Battle of the Brains: Why a Chromebook with an i3 Processor Might Outperform a Windows Laptop with an i5

Battle of the Brains: Why a Chromebook with an i3 Processor Might Outperform a Windows Laptop with an i5

When shopping for a fleet of new computers, the processor is usually a top consideration. We've been trained to believe that a higher number always means better performance—an Intel Core i5 is bett...
How to Update Your Interactive Displays with Chromebox OPS in Schools

How to Update Your Interactive Displays with Chromebox OPS in Schools

Interactive displays have become indispensable tools in modern classrooms and meeting spaces. They transform passive viewing into engaging, collaborative experiences. However, even the most cutting...
Chromebook and Other EdTech Retirement and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

Chromebook and Other EdTech Retirement and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)

CTL recently published a best practice handbook entitled "K-12 Technology Lifecycle Management." Below is an excerpt from the book focusing on device retirement and IT asset disposition (ITAD). The...
Why Do You Need a Chromebox OPS for Schools? 4 Reasons.

Why Do You Need a Chromebox OPS for Schools? 4 Reasons.

In today's classrooms, interactive displays are dynamic hubs for learning, collaboration, and engagement. But even the most cutting-edge interactive flat panel (IFP) needs a powerful brain to unloc...