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How to Track Every Chromebook in Your School District

How to Track Every Chromebook in Your School District

A step-by-step framework for tracking Chromebooks from receiving and deployment through repair, collection, reassignment, and retirement.
Why K-12 Schools Should Stop Tracking Technology Devices With Spreadsheets

Why K-12 Schools Should Stop Tracking Technology Devices With Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are easy to start but difficult to scale. Here are the warning signs that your district needs a more dependable device management process.
Why Modern SMBs Are Trading Traditional Desktops for ChromeOS All-in-Ones

Why Modern SMBs Are Trading Traditional Desktops for ChromeOS All-in-Ones

For small and medium businesses (SMBs), office hardware has long been a compromise between bulky, wire-laden desktop towers and easily misplaced employee laptops. Dedicated workspaces like receptio...
The Future of Learning: Chromebooks, Googlebooks, and CTL’s Commitment to You

The Future of Learning: Chromebooks, Googlebooks, and CTL’s Commitment to You

At CTL, our mission has always been to empower educators and students with the most reliable, secure, and manageable technology available. Recently, Google shared an exciting update regarding the e...
Chromebook vs. MacBook Neo: What's the Difference?

Chromebook vs. MacBook Neo: What's the Difference?

The tech world is buzzing following the launch of the MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple has released a laptop with an education price of $499, placing it in the crosshairs of school district b...
Build Tech Skills & Save Resources: How to Launch a Student-Led Chromebook Repair Program

Build Tech Skills & Save Resources: How to Launch a Student-Led Chromebook Repair Program

In many school districts, the "repair pile" is a constant source of stress for IT departments. But what if those broken screens and missing keys weren't just a maintenance hurdle, but a learning op...
How CTL’s Student Chromebook Repair Program is Transforming K-12 EdTech

How CTL’s Student Chromebook Repair Program is Transforming K-12 EdTech

In the modern K-12 landscape, Chromebooks are as essential as pencils and paper. But as any IT director knows, managing a fleet of thousands of devices comes with a significant challenge: the const...
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...
Why End-to-End Chrome Fleet Management is the Key to Scaling EdTech

Why End-to-End Chrome Fleet Management is the Key to Scaling EdTech

The success of a 1:1 program isn't just about the device—it's about the hundreds of logistical steps that happen before and after the device reaches the student. For K-12 districts with large fleet...
CTL Launches Chromebook Self-Repair Course  For Students

CTL Launches Chromebook Self-Repair Course For Students

The free Chromebook Care Course empowers students with CTE skills while reducing IT time and costs Beaverton, OR, December 2, 2025 – CTL, a leading education technology lifecycle partner, announced...
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...