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iiQ Facilities named a 2025 “Best for Back to School” winner, and what it means for K-12 operations

Winning Tech & Learning’s 2025 Best for Back to School award is exciting, but more importantly, it signals that operations tools are mission-critical in K-12. Judges look for products that combine versatility, value, and problem-solving impact, the same qualities districts need to keep buildin ...

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Ultimate Guide to School Facilities Management

When it comes to helping students reach their academic goals and empowering teachers to deliver an ideal learning environment, the condition of your school facilities matters. Clean, safe, and well-maintained spaces aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential. Effective school facility manageme ...

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From Silos to Solutions: How to Make the Case for a Unified K-12 Operations Platform

Discover how forward-thinking K–12 districts are overcoming fragmented operations. Learn the four key areas for improvement—and how a unified platform turns silos into streamlined solutions.

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How Resilient Are Your District Operations Against Rising Costs and Budget Uncertainty?

With rising costs and budget pressures in K–12, lasting impact starts with operational efficiency. Explore the biggest challenges schools face today, and where smart investments can help you make a resiliency action plan.

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K-12 School Facilities Audit Checklist For Safety

Take notes from this guide to ensure the safety and regular maintenance of your school district’s facilities.

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A Practical Guide to School Operations Management

When schools operate smoothly, students, teachers, and administrators can focus on success, not logistics. Efficient resource use, clear decision-making, and reduced administrative burden help schools function without unnecessary obstacles. By using technology, schools can automate tasks, communicat ...

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Free Repair Order Templates For Schools

Managing large K-12 facilities and asset inventories is no small task. Downtime and inefficiencies can quickly disrupt school operations—but with the right tools, repairs don’t have to add to the chaos. Repair order templates are the perfect starting point for schools ready to streamline repair ...

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6 Steps to Optimize Your Work Order Management Process

With more than half of U.S. public school districts in need of updating or replacing equipment in their facilities, school maintenance teams can expect to spend a lot of time dealing with breakdowns, malfunctions, and outages in the coming years. And when those maintenance tasks start piling up, eff ...

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Weather the Storm: Prep for Hurricanes with your CMMS

Hurricanes are a growing concern for K-12 schools. This blog explains how using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can help facilities managers prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather, ensuring the safety of students and staff.