Digital Signage Improves Real-Time District Communications

As a concept, digital signage in K–12 school districts isn’t new. In the past, it might have been used in front of the school or in announcement areas, but it’s now being integrated into all spaces.
Today’s school staff can expect to find digital signage in hallways, classrooms and even gathering spaces such as gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias. These displays are used to transmit important messages to teachers and students, from morning announcements to emergency alerts.
Educators can also use them in classrooms or lab spaces to share content more easily with groups of students, and…

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