UAG Blog
Guides, tips, and best practices for managing Chromebooks in K-12 education.
GoGuardian vs AuthGuard: Which Is Right for Your School?
An honest comparison of GoGuardian and AuthGuard 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.
How Union City Cut Device Loss by 75% Across 17,000 Students
Case study of how Union City School District in New Jersey reduced Chromebook loss by 75% across 17,000 students using 1:1 assignment tracking, parent accountability, and regular audits.
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.
The End-of-Year Chromebook Collection Playbook
A comprehensive playbook for end-of-year Chromebook collection in K-12 schools, covering timeline planning, collection logistics, damage documentation, summer storage, and preparation for next year.
How to Set Up Keyword Alerts for Student Safety on Chromebooks
Learn how to implement keyword alert systems on school Chromebooks to protect students from self-harm, bullying, and violence while balancing monitoring with privacy and training staff to respond …
Content Filtering Best Practices: Blocking Without Over-Blocking
Practical guidance on school content filtering that meets CIPA requirements without over-blocking educational content. Covers policy design, filter architectures, teacher overrides, and reporting.
Chromebook Repair vs Replace: The Break-Even Analysis IT Directors Need
A practical guide to the Chromebook repair vs replace decision with real cost breakdowns, a decision framework based on device age and AUE dates, and strategies for building …