Implement Single Sign-On for Educator Efficiency and Security

Educators are juggling a lot this year, especially as staff shortages in K–12 school districts continue. One way for district leaders and IT administrators to ease the burden is through efficiency, which they can achieve using technical solutions such as single sign-on.
With an SSO solution in place, educators have all their applications and programs in one location. This makes the educational technology they use for teaching easier to locate and manage, even while managing a busy classroom.
Districts may also wish to implement SSO solutions for added security.
While there are many…

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