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Blog Post
April 30, 2026 5 min read

Golf Outing Returns to Support Technology Mini Grants

Join fellow educators, school leaders, and golf enthusiasts for a full day on the links, with funds raised supporting grants that promote creative and meaningful tech integration.

Digital Equity
Blog Post
March 26, 2026 5 min read

LTC Launches Cyber Incident Readiness Self-Evaluation for K-12 Schools

Pairing together a practical framework and an easy-to-use self-evaluation tool, this new national resource can help all K-12 districts move from ad-hoc response to consistent incident management.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Blog Post
January 21, 2026 5 min read

Chicago Students’ Healthcare Solution Wins Illinois AI Challenge

Students from Walter Payton College Preparatory High School earned recognition for their AI-powered solution for optimizing patient triage at local health clinics.

Artificial Intelligence
Blog Post
December 3, 2025 5 min read

2025 LTC Awards Announced

This year's statewide awards recognized outstanding educator-led projects including AI-focused professional development, equitable computer science learning, and support for full device life cycles.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
November 18, 2025

LTC Awards Mini Grants Support Innovative Classroom Technology Projects

The Learning Technology Center (LTC) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Mini-Grant awards, providing $4,000 to support hands-on, technology-enhanced classroom projects across Illinois. This year’s grants fund initiatives in…

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
June 27, 2025 3 min read

Partnering with K12TechPro to Elevate Illinois’ K-12 Technology Support System

Our new partnership will help large and small technology departments across the state stay up-to-date on the latest issues, trends, and best practices in K-12 educational technology.

Network & Systems Management
Blog Post
May 22, 2025 4 min read

Seventh Grade Entrepreneur Wins Illinois State Fair Butter Cow 3D Printing Contest

Congratulations to this year's contest winner from southern Illinois, who blended creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to design this unique tribute to a State Fair icon.

Computer Science & STEM
Blog Post
November 21, 2024 5 min read

Mini Grants Awarded for Innovative Educational Technology Projects

Our inaugural edtech Mini Grants were announced at IETC 2024. Award winners are using their funds to enhance access to 3D printing, coding, digital creativity, and intergenerational learning.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
November 13, 2024 5 min read

2024 LTC Awards Announced

This year's LTC Awards were announced at IETC 2024. Award winners include a multi-district connectivity initiative, a drone soccer program, and an outstanding vendor partner.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
June 4, 2024 6 min read

LTC Announces Inaugural Illinois State Fair Butter Cow 3D Printing Contest Winner

The Learning Technology Center is proud to announce the winner of its first 3D printing contest. Learn about the winning student and how you can grab the miniature butter cow…

Computer Science & STEM
Blog Post
November 14, 2023 6 min read

LTC Earns Two National Awards

The Learning Technology Center was presented with two State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) Awards at the organization’s annual Leadership Summit and Ed Forum, including awards for leadership and our…

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
November 2, 2023 4 min read

2023 LTC Award Winners

The Learning Technology Center is proud to announce the 2023 LTC Award winners, each recognized for their broad focus on improving learning by intentionally embracing technology, both as a solution…

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
January 26, 2023 8 min read

5 Tips for Growing your PLN This Year

You don't have to go at it alone! Make this the year you grow your professional learning network using these 5 tips!

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
December 21, 2022 5 min read

LTC Announces Partnership with ISTE

The Learning Technology Center is proud to announce two new collaborations with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) – ISTE Affiliate and PD hours for Illinois educators.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
December 15, 2020 5 min read

LTC Joins Google Cloud Partner Program

The Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) is proud to announce its recent acceptance into the Google Cloud Partner Program.

Classroom Integration & Pedagogy
Blog Post
October 9, 2020 5 min read

Achieving SOPPA Compliance with Reasonable Security Practices

The Learning Technology Center selected 43 security best practices that all districts should implement to comply with new SOPPA legislation.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Blog Post
September 28, 2020 4 min read

E-rate Support for Additional Bandwidth

The FCC and USAC opened a new 471 Window to specifically address requests for financial assistance towards immediate increases in bandwidth for the current school year, July 1, 2020 -…

Digital Equity
Blog Post
May 20, 2020 5 min read

IETC Merges with LTC

Previously a stand-alone conference without a single organizational lead, IETC will join the LTC as part of our diverse professional learning offerings.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
March 27, 2020 5 min read

Week in Review

This week in review: LTC EdTech Office Hours, Online Learning Resource Database, and new videos, handouts, and podcasts.

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
March 16, 2020 3 min read

LTC Updates – Coronavirus

The Learning Technology Center is committed to remaining open as we support Illinois school districts, staff, and students. First and foremost, this decision is based on the understanding of what…

Leadership & Capacity Building
Blog Post
January 13, 2020 3 min read

The LTC joins Code.org as the newest Regional Partner

The Learning Technology Center (LTC) is proud to announce a partnership with the non-profit organization Code.org to bring computer science to Illinois educators through professional development events, support, and advocacy.

Computer Science & STEM
Blog Post
December 10, 2019 3 min read

Celebrate Computer Science Education Week by Starting a Free Girls Who Code Club

The Learning Technology Center of Illinois has partnered with Girls Who Code (GWC) to bring free computer science learning opportunities to our community. Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school…

Computer Science & STEM
Blog Post
December 3, 2018 3 min read

Illinois Student Privacy Alliance

The Learning Technology Center (LTC) formed the Illinois Student Privacy Alliance (ISPA). The ISPA is a collaboration of Illinois school districts that share common concerns around student privacy. The goal…

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Blog Post
November 26, 2018 3 min read

State Board to host Q&A events on new flexibility for school districts to define instructional days

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced opportunities for educators, parents, families, and school and district leaders to learn more about recent changes to the definition of instructional days.…

Leadership & Capacity Building