For K-12 technology management to evolve, coordinated strategies such as centralizing inventory, standardizing procurement, tracking lifecycles, enabling transparency, and more must be in place. The next few blogs in this series will deep dive into practical methods for each. Priority #1: Establish a Centralized Application Inventory In summary: Application Registry/Database:…
Here’s how unvetted classroom and “free” apps create real compliance and privacy exposure in K-12—and what to watch for. This blog is the fifth in a multi-part series that addresses the current state of K-12 digital tool management and offer recommendations emphasizing that the shift from ad-hoc purchasing toward strategic…
Ever wonder why you’re over budget when nothing new was purchased? Let’s address why subscription licensing makes K-12 costs creep up—even when you’re not “adding” new tools. This blog is the fourth in a multi-part series that will address the current state of K-12 digital tool management and offer recommendations…
This blog is the third in a multi-part series that will address the current state of K-12 digital tool management and offer recommendations emphasizing that the shift from ad-hoc purchasing toward strategic governance is essential for ensuring both fiscal responsibility and educational quality. Here’s the blunt truth: licenses go unused…
Introduction: Over the past decade, K-12 school systems have seen rapid growth in digital learning tools, administrative applications, and educational software. This expansion has improved instructional delivery, engagement, and efficiency, but has also created operational and financial complexity. The next phase requires coordinated strategies for centralized software management, streamlined procurement,…
Introduction: Over the past decade, K-12 school systems have seen rapid growth in digital learning tools, administrative applications, and educational software. This expansion has improved instructional delivery, engagement, and efficiency, but has also created operational and financial complexity. The next phase requires coordinated strategies for centralized software management, streamlined procurement,…
Roanoke, VA – August 4, 2025 – Veracity is excited to announce that Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), serving over 16,300 students in Alexandria, Virginia, has selected Veracity’s Technology Management System to replace its previous software cataloging solution. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in improving ACPS’ technology approval…
Technology Management Systems Why it matters: Without a central system, technology is fragmented and reactive. With one, schools gain visibility, efficiency, and confidence. Streamlines operations – reduces friction and frees educators from administrative headaches. Enables instructional agility – teachers adopt new strategies knowing tools will work reliably. Drives evidence-based decisions…
Every day, school districts make countless decisions about technology—approving new apps, renewing software licenses, storing sensitive student data. But far too often, these decisions happen without full visibility, consistency, or control. And that’s a growing problem. The Risks You Can’t Afford to Ignore Across the country, districts are facing serious…
Overview Hauppauge Public Schools, a forward-thinking district in New York, serves thousands of students with a commitment to innovation and student-centered learning. As the number of digital tools in the district grew, so did the challenges around managing them efficiently. Leslie Brophy, Director of CTE, Digital Learning, and Innovation, led…
Roanoke, VA – July 11, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Connetquot Central School District (CCSD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management System to centralize edtech management, strengthen transparency, and streamline processes. CCSD serves approximately 5,400 students across ten schools (K-12) in Bohemia, New York. When CCSD’s Technology Director, Elizabeth Weis,…
Overview Hudson Independent School District (ISD) faced mounting challenges in managing its growing technology ecosystem. With limited visibility into software applications, clunky approval processes, and scattered renewal tracking, the district sought a streamlined, centralized solution. Challenge Prior to adopting Veracity’s TMS, Hudson ISD relied on manual tools to manage its…
Roanoke, VA – July 10, 2025 — Veracity, a leading provider of technology management solutions for educational institutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Torrance Unified School District (TUSD), located in the heart of the South Bay in southwestern Los Angeles County. Serving over 22,000 students across 32 schools,…
In K-12 today, most stakeholders (in any size educational institution) note disparate systems, inconsistent processes, and redundant requests as primary factors for the overwhelming sentiment around onboarding digital tools. This brief guide offers examples and actionable takeaways for consistency, compliance, and collaboration in onboarding educational technologies (edtech)…and these tactics can…
Roanoke, VA – June 18, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Midland Independent School District (ISD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management System to centralize edtech management, strengthen transparency, and streamline processes. Midland ISD serves over 28,000 students across 40 campuses in Midland County, Texas. Veracity’s Request and Workflow Management capabilities…
Managing the onboarding and offboarding of digital tools has become a daunting task for educational institutions as technology teams aim to enable school purchasing autonomy while protecting student data. From purchasing systems that produce the same results (redundancy) to unintended contract renewals, many challenges are present throughout the life cycle.…
Roanoke, VA – April 24, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce a cooperative contract, competitively bid by Region 10 Education Service Center (ESC), has been awarded for Veracity’s Technology Management System, helping K-12 schools – across Texas and beyond – streamline edtech management and drive significant cost savings. Region 10…
Roanoke, VA – April 1, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to support initiatives driving convergence, as a unified school system with shared accountability for school and division goals. The second largest district in the state of…
Many factors, including the loss of ESSER funds, are impacting budgets in our educational institutions today, resulting in staff turnover or transition, purchasing freezes, and non-renewal of edtech tools. Despite such loss, the stakes are higher than ever before. It’s a critical time to pivot the mindset from “there’s no…
Roanoke, VA – January 27, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Colonial Heights Public Schools (CHPS) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to further advance educational technology (edtech) management, adoption, and return on value. The Virginia district, just shy of 3,000 students, believes high quality and well-balanced education with…
Roanoke, VA – January 23, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Hauppauge Public Schools (Hauppauge Union Free School District (UFSD)) is implementing Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to centralize all district software and instructional tools, and the costs associated, focusing on long-term financial goals aligned to district priorities. Hauppauge UFSD…
Roanoke, VA – January 21, 2025 –Hudson Independent School District (HISD) selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) in July 2024 to bring simplicity and efficiency to its edtech purchasing process and has made great progress this school year. Fairly new to her position, April Lopez (Director of Curriculum & Instruction),…
Roanoke, VA – January 17, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Capital City Public Charter School (CCPCS) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management System (TMS) to enhance its cyber security plan with data privacy and data user tracking. Established in 2000, Capital City is an award-winning public charter school in Washington,…
Roanoke, VA – January 14, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Atlanta Independent School District (ISD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to rein in software purchases while focusing on efficiency and innovation. The district encompasses five schools and 1,930 students across Atlanta, Douglassville, and Bivins, Texas. After receiving…
Roanoke, VA – January 10, 2025 –Veracity is pleased to announce Bosqueville Independent School District (ISD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to continue to build upon the vision of educational excellence and growth mindset instilled by its leadership. The small McLennan County, Texas district consisting of three campuses…
Roanoke, VA – November 18, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce Ironton City School District has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to comply with Ohio Senate Bill 29 (SB29). The district is part of the Tri-State Metropolitan Area, serving approximately 1,300 students within its three schools: Ironton Elementary, Middle,…
Roanoke, VA – September 20, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce Laredo College (Laredo) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to support ongoing initiatives to improve the overall health of educational technology (edtech) management and investments. Serving more than 10,000 students each semester, across two campuses, Laredo College joins…
Roanoke, VA – August 29, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce South East Cornerstone Public School Division #209 (SECPSD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to bring centralization, communication, and efficiency to its schools – and is the first to do so in Canada. The southeastern Saskatchewan division, bordered…
Roanoke, VA – August 14, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce JSerra Catholic School has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to maximize edtech investments by building awareness, streamlining processes, and centralizing data. The co-ed independent Catholic high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA enrolls approximately 1,200 students and joins…
You’ve determined your district or campus needs a technology management system and successfully gained buy-in with a strong business case, so what’s next? With the greatest challenge – the budget – still ahead, you’ll need to thoroughly prepare for common objections and perhaps present new budgeting strategies not previously considered.…
If your district or campus is considering a new technology management system and you’ve engaged the appropriate stakeholders, the next step is preparing the business case. Skipping the first step could be a costly mistake if you attempt to build your case without interviewing others and capturing every problem the…
Is your district or campus considering a new technology management system? Like any new edtech purchase, the process of researching, validating, and acquiring a system – that involves many stakeholders – can be long and convoluted. With the right strategies in place, you can avoid common roadblocks and navigate a…
Words like “management system”, “automation”, and “workflows” can be intimidating and often perceived as costly. Instead of learning and adapting to these concepts and technologies, it can be easier to avoid the risk and give in to self-doubt and myths often associated with adopting anything new. A technology management system…
Roanoke, VA – May 2, 2024 – Veracity is excited to announce its new partnership with the Oklahoma Society for Technology in Education (OKSTE), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovation in the authentic integration of technology to transform teaching and learning in Oklahoma schools. OKSTE provides edtech expertise, resources,…
Roanoke, VA – April 24, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to streamline technology processes, systems, and communications across the district. BHUSD, home to 3,300 students, has ranked among the top California public schools, focusing not only…
The act of approving and acquiring new technologies in K-12 school districts today is a convoluted mess of forms, emails, and broken or ignored processes. Admittedly, a “process” is, unfortunately, non-existent in many. Most of this burden has fallen into the hands of the Technology Director since the technology team…
Roanoke, VA – March 14, 2024 –Veracity is pleased to announce El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration between the technology, instruction, and business departments. ESUSD, home to 3,500 students, is known for its award-winning schools, exceptional ratings,…
Roanoke, VA – December 15, 2023 – Veracity is pleased to announce Octorara Area School District (OASD) has chosen Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to support OASD’s vision of maximizing every learner’s opportunity for success. OASD’s established priorities and strategies defined in its comprehensive plan through 2024 highlight educational technology…
Roanoke, VA – December 11, 2023 –Veracity is pleased to announce Brunswick County Public Schools (BCPS) has chosen Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to introduce an innovative approach to technology management, and in support of Superintendent Dr. Kristy Somerville-Midgette’s vision for educating students, inspiring success, and improving tomorrow. BCPS’ strategic…
Roanoke, VA – December 7, 2023 –Veracity is pleased to announce Trinity Basin Preparatory (TBP) has selected Veracity’s Technology Management SystemTM (TMS) to bring an innovative approach to managing edtech across Texas campuses and in support of TBP’s mission to inspire every student to do more, expect more, and be…
Veracity is proud to announce its Technology Management System (TMS) has been named a finalist for 2024 Top Ed Tech Product of the Year by District Administration in the category of Management Systems Technology. The mission of this award program is to highlight the most innovative, impactful, and important education…
Veracity is excited to announce its new partnership with CESA Purchasing, a free Wisconsin statewide cooperative that works to provide value-added benefits to K12 schools. CESA Purchasing’s mission is to level the playing field for all Wisconsin schools. By negotiating contracts on behalf of all Wisconsin schools, CESA Purchasing can…
Veracity announced today at the International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference (ISTELive 23) its new SaaS-based solution supporting K-12 technology and instructional leaders in the management of educational technologies (edtech), from investigation to renewal and everything between. A “soft launch” in select states – including Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma,…
Back in 2019, Glimpse K-12 shared a staggering statistic suggesting two-thirds of software licenses were unused in K-12 schools. Along came COVID-19, and “access to, and the use of, digital tools increased so quickly, and to such large extent, that adoption was haphazard, lacked structure and resulted in a number…
Our previous blog post, Learning Loss Recovery Tops K-12 Priorities for 2021-2022 School Year, discussed the learning loss that educators are facing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is difficult to determine the exact amount of learning loss and in what areas, but educators are confident it exists. In addition to…
Our previous blog post, K-12 Priorities in the Era of a Pandemic, highlights the research Veracity conducted in the fall of 2021 to learn educator challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research overwhelming (nearly three quarters) showed learning-loss recovery and social-emotional needs as the top priority educators are desperately…
At Veracity, we have been studying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 school and district purchasing decisions – specifically educational technologies designed to improve students’ academic achievement. It is important to understand how – and if – these decisions are being prioritized among a multitude of competing, and…
Our latest research, Understanding K-12 Priorities: Fall 2021, finds that as we endure the 2021–2022 school year, there is consistent focus across K-12 in learning loss recovery and the physical and mental well-being of students and staff but little investigation and foresight into how technology may play an intentional role. This…
Researching, evaluating, and purchasing the right educational technologies can be a daunting and exhaustive process for school districts – with curriculum and technology leaders carrying the weight of the burden. Selecting software solutions that drive accountability, student outcomes, and teacher success while ensuring data security, compliance, and integration with current…
This guest post was authored by Dr. Kecia Ray and originally posted by CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 – 6:51pm. Sometimes, timing is everything. Recently I found myself talking with an edtech leader who had just purchased technology that didn’t end up working the…
A CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) Roundtable with Veracity Verification Solutions Summary: Educators and edtech providers alike agree there are considerable obstacles impeding the success of implementing and maximizing value of education technology investments in school districts today. Many of these hurdles are fundamentally rooted in the lack of access,…
This post is from guest blogger Amber Lindsay, President & CEO of iKeepSafe. iKeepSafe is a trusted partner of Veracity Verification Solutions. This past year presented an array of unique challenges and opportunities, when over 40 million K12 students moved to some form of distance learning and more than 30…
In partnership with CoSN (Consortium for School Networking), a recent roundtable of experienced educators, edtech strategists, and industry thought leaders gathered to discuss the greatest disconnect in edtech and K-12 today. Members from various backgrounds shared insights and recommendations for building trust and instilling confidence with buyers to improve the…
The EdTech Landscape: A sea of offerings Assessing instructional needs, discovering products in the market, and evaluating these products for best fit have been recognized by organizations such as Digital Promise as top challenges within school districts for many years. Among these challenges, educators must navigate a sea of EdTech offerings -…
As marketers, we spend countless hours tending to customer advocacy initiatives to build our products’ reputation through peer reviews, testimonials, case studies, etc. Today’s buyers can quickly and easily gather information independently via digital channels, meaning our sales teams have fewer opportunities to influence customer decisions and our reputation tactics are more important than ever. In fact, according to Gartner “…when B2B buyers are considering…
Driving educational achievement with the right EdTech solutions starts with YOU and Veracity.
As we collectively seek greater student achievement, EdTech Providers and Educators alike are being asked to do more with less – now more than ever. While Educators invest scarce time and resources to find products that meet specific needs of the school district, EdTech Providers struggle to stand out amongst…
The following post is written by guest blogger Jim Yurasits, Director of Testing, Data, and School Improvement at Orange County Public Schools (VA). I have been working in public education for 34 years as both a teacher and an educational administrator. During that time, I have had to decide which software to…
In this interactive discussion, a panel of district leaders discuss best practices for EdTech purchasing – including the evaluation and selection processes, important stakeholders, and secrets to successful implementation and adoption.
The quest to identify, evaluate, and select the appropriate education technology solutions to meet district needs is a daunting one, to say the least. Many resources are invested, and unfortunately, purchases made do not always produce the desired results. Like any other technology investment, buyers expect value realization and often…
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
