UserAuthGuard Blog
Guides, tips, and best practices for managing Chromebooks in K-12 education.
The 2026 School Technology Procurement Calendar
A month-by-month procurement calendar for K-12 technology purchases in 2026. Covers E-Rate deadlines, budget planning, vendor evaluation, summer deployment, and year-round procurement best practices.
Small District, Big Results: Device Management Under 2,000 Students
Learn how small and mid-size school districts with fewer than 2,000 students can implement effective device management without enterprise budgets or large IT teams. Practical strategies for limited …
Auto Update Expiration (AUE): Planning Your Chromebook Refresh Cycle
Learn what Chromebook Auto Update Expiration means for your school district, how to find AUE dates for your fleet, and how to plan a sustainable multi-year refresh cycle …
Why Schools Are Switching from Securly to UserAuthGuard
Discover why K-12 districts are adding UserAuthGuard alongside or instead of Securly for device lifecycle management, inventory tracking, repair workflows, and 1:1 assignment capabilities that go beyond content …
Summer Chromebook Maintenance: The Complete Checklist
A comprehensive summer Chromebook maintenance checklist for K-12 schools covering collection, cleaning, repairs, storage, updates, and fall deployment planning.
GoGuardian vs UserAuthGuard: Which Is Right for Your School?
An honest comparison of GoGuardian and UserAuthGuard for K-12 schools. Understand their different strengths in classroom management, device lifecycle, inventory, and IT operations.
Loaner Chromebook Programs: Setup, Tracking, and Return Workflows
How to set up and manage a school loaner Chromebook program, including fleet sizing, check-out procedures, tracking, automated return reminders, and integration with repair workflows.
FERPA Compliance and Device Management: What Schools Get Wrong
Discover the most common FERPA compliance mistakes schools make with device management, from inadequate data deletion to third-party app sharing, and learn how proper tools help maintain compliance.
Managing Chromebooks Across Multiple Schools: A District IT Guide
A comprehensive guide for district IT teams managing Chromebooks across multiple schools, covering organizational structure, role-based access, standardized processes, and scaling strategies.