The Simply Smarter Blog

A reliable laptop is essential for students. Device choice should consider age, balancing portability, durability, and functionality. Laptops offer greater storage, processing power, and access to essential software, and Windows devices are widely used in both education and professional settings, preparing students for future academic and career needs.

Across K–12 education, the right technology partner can do more than upgrade hardware; it can transform how educators teach, communicate and operate—ultimately reshaping how students learn. As schools keep pace with evolving standards, many are rethinking how technology can better support classrooms, protect information and improve day-to-day efficiency.

Sharp collaborates with educators across the U.S. to make thoughtful investments in technology that can modernize infrastructure, strengthen security and create more engaging experiences for students and staff. By aligning solutions to real-world challenges, school districts can unlock meaningful improvements across their operations.

We are migrating to a digital era, but that hasn’t stopped educators from relying on their school’s multifunction printer (MFP) to quickly produce 30 copies of their students’ homework as they scarf down food on their lunch break. Despite an increase in digital technologies being incorporated into the classroom and at home, educators are still printing many documents each school year, from homework and assignments to study guides, worksheets and tests.

We can look at the data to determine why print is important from usage alone. But there are underlying benefits to having an MFP in the library, faculty lounge or administrative office. Let’s take a closer look.