Higher Ground Gear

08/12/2026

Some schools are already back in the classroom, while others are just days or weeks away from welcoming students back. That means there’s still time to make sure your student devices are ready for another year of daily use.

From choosing the right laptop features and accessories to protecting devices from everyday drops, spills, and wear, our latest blog covers what K-12 schools should consider before the school year gets fully underway.

Read the blog below and see how Higher Ground can help protect your technology investment!

Summer break doesn't just mean empty hallways… it means opportunity and time to plan. For K-12 technology teams, the weeks before students return are often the most important of the year. Devices are being repaired, replaced, inventoried, and prepared for another year of daily use. While much of t...

07/29/2026

When it comes to protecting school devices, AppleCare® is often the first option districts consider, but it isn't the only one.

Our latest blog compares AppleCare+ for Education and AssetGUARD+, covering everything from repair costs and deductibles to turnaround times and long-term value.

Before making your next device protection decision, see how the two compare.

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When managing a K-12 device deployment, administrators generally evaluate protection through two distinct frameworks: manufacturer-provided coverage or comprehensive third-party programs.

07/18/2026

Join us next week (July 20th-21st) at Osage High School in Osage Beach, MO for Midwest Tech Talk 2026! We will have some of our new ShockGUARD cases on display as well as some traditional favorites.

Come chat with Gavin Raitt to see what Higher Ground can do for you!

04/30/2026

🌲 Also NEXT WEEK: ACPE Northwest 2026 🌲

Come see Higher Ground in booth # 33, May 6–8 at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA! Discover how we’re elevating device protection in education, from rugged laptop and tablet cases to our game-changing protection programs.

Let’s chat about how to keep your classroom tech safer, longer. 💻🔐

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04/30/2026

Headed to the Kalahari Convention Center in Ohio for BrainStorm next Monday?

Be sure to stop by our booth at the Vendor Expo to chat with Matt Rogers and learn about our full line of Higher Ground cases!

03/12/2026

Also next week, we’ll be in Palm Springs for SpringCUE 2026! 🌴☀️💻

From March 19–20, educators and edtech leaders will gather to explore the latest in digital learning, and we’ll be there showing how Higher Ground helps schools protect the devices students rely on every day.

Come by and meet Justin to check out our lineup of durable, functional cases for Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and tablets.

03/12/2026

We’re hitting the road again, and the next stop is MACUL 2026! 🎉

March 18–20, we’ll be in Grand Rapids connecting with educators and tech leaders from across Michigan. If you’re attending, stop by our booth and say hello to to see how Higher Ground helps schools keep their devices protected and ready for the classroom.

03/09/2026

Heading to the BrainStorm Conference at the Kalahari Convention Center tomorrow?

Make sure to swing by the Vendor Expo from 3:30–7:30 PM and connect with Gavin. We’ll be showcasing Higher Ground’s full lineup of device protection, from everyday student cases to extreme-duty protection built for the demands of K-12.

Stop by, ask questions, and see how Higher Ground is helping schools protect their tech investment.

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02/04/2026

Boise, here we come. 🌲🏔💻

We’ll be in Boise, Idaho for the IETA 2026 Conference, happening this week (February 4–6).

At Higher Ground, we design cases that stand up to daily use, streamline device management, and protect your tech investment... without adding complexity.

Stop by our booth to connect with Justin Otterson, explore our latest cases, and see how simple it is to outfit your devices at scale. Looking forward to seeing you at IETA!

01/23/2026

ATTENTION Educators and edtech leaders.... TCEA 2026 is almost here, and we’re heading to San Antonio with protective case solutions built for today’s classrooms.

Visit our booth to get a hands-on look at our latest case designs, engineered to protect school-issued devices while supporting accessibility, organization, and everyday use.

Whether it’s laptops, tablets, or shared devices, our durable, streamlined cases help schools protect their tech without adding complexity. See how smarter protection can make device management easier across your district.

📍 Join us at TCEA 2026!