The world of educational technology continues to evolve—and 2025 is shaping up to be a big year. From AI-powered platforms to tools that make classroom management smoother and student data more secure, schools have more tech options than ever before.
But with so many innovations emerging, where should K–12 leaders focus their time (and budget)? Below are three standout tools making waves this year—each one offering practical value for school administrators and IT teams.
1. AI Lesson Planning with Curipod
Designed for teachers but loved by tech teams, Curipod uses generative AI to help educators create full interactive lesson slides in seconds. Teachers can input a topic and get age-appropriate, engaging content, complete with polls, quizzes, and visuals.
It integrates easily with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, and reduces the load on staff by making lesson prep more efficient—perfect for schools aiming to boost teacher retention through better tools.
Bonus: The platform offers admin-level oversight, so schools can ensure content quality and track usage data.
2. Managed Device Visibility with Lightspeed Digital Insight
As schools juggle 1:1 device programs and remote learning setups, knowing what apps are being used—and whether they comply with FERPA and COPPA—has never been more important.
Lightspeed Digital Insight offers a centralized dashboard that gives IT admins real-time visibility into app usage across all school devices.
This tool makes budget reviews easier by identifying underused software licenses. It also supports data privacy compliance and provides actionable insights for decision-making.
3. Mesh Wi-Fi for Campus-Wide Coverage
With more devices in classrooms than ever, spotty internet is no longer acceptable. Mesh Wi-Fi systems like Ruckus One and Cisco Meraki are taking over traditional access point setups, offering stronger signal coverage, load balancing, and smart security.
No more dead zones in portable classrooms or spotty Zoom calls during PD sessions. These systems also come with cloud-managed controls, making life easier for your IT team.
Pro tip: Install over the summer or early fall before student traffic hits peak levels.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Keeping up with EdTech doesn’t mean chasing every trend—it means investing in tools that streamline operations, protect student data, and support educators in meaningful ways.
At IT for Education, we help K–12 schools assess, implement, and support the latest in classroom and campus technology—without overwhelming your team.
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