The Gumdrop Blog
Insights for the people keeping schools running. Device protection, smart deployments, budget wins, and the occasional hard-earned lesson. All from a partner who’s been at this for 15+ years.

Why Every School Device Needs a Protective Case
School districts invest millions of dollars in technology to support learning and digital access, with large portions of their budget going to student devices.…

How Horry County Schools Reduced Device Damage and Repair Costs with Gumdrop Cases
School districts are increasingly faced with the challenges of device refresh, strained technology budgets, and a need to extend device life. This becomes critical…

Back to School 2025: Essential Tech Accessories to Set Your Students Up for Success
As your district prepares for the 2025–2026 school year, now is the time to equip students with the right tools to support safe, focused,…

How to Get the Most From ISTE 2025 and Other EdTech Conferences
ISTE is an exciting time in the EdTech world! Schools are preparing for the new school year and looking for ways to improve over…
Gumdrop Featured Among The Best iPad Cases for Kids
Gumdrop cases are known for offering the best iPad cases for kids. Designed for use in schools, our cases are custom molded, reliable and…

Gumdrop Cases: TechShell Certified
“Rugged,” “durable,” and “heavy-duty,” are thrown around in practically every device protective case on the market, but how can one really know if that…

10 Things to Think About Before Buying a Protective Device Case
When committing to purchasing protective cases for your school district technology investment, there are so many questions that need to be entertained to ensure…

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Five Ways to Protect Your School
Gumdrop cases have protected iPads and laptops in more than 8,000 school districts. But we know protecting school investments goes beyond devices: It includes…

The Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Best Headphones for K-12 Students
Are you on the hunt for the perfect headphones to enhance your child’s learning and testing experience? Look no further! Choosing the right headphones…

5 Reasons For Unsuccessful Device Deployments In K-12 Schools
Device deployments in K-12 schools can sometimes fail due to various reasons. If you’re thinking of deploying iPads, Chromebooks, or other devices in your…

Attention IT/Tech Directors: Imagine A Year Without A Break?
Sounds like magic, right? Just think about all the wonderful things you could do with extra “free” time… Buckle up, because we’re about to…

ECF Funding Ending Soon
The Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a program that will help schools and districts with the costs of purchasing protective cases for their Chromebooks…

Why buy student headphones for your school?
In the 21st century classroom, students having access to quality audio solutions is a must. From audiobooks to state testing, there are a myriad…
Save Your Time, Save Your Thumbs
When school districts make the investment in technology and protective cases for their schools, they are, unfortunately, also committing to all the tedious steps…

Recycling + Gumdrop
At Gumdrop, our company has already committed to cutting down electronic waste by creating rugged device cases that help tech last longer. Now, we’re extending…

Back to School: K-12 Tech Director Checklist
Over the last three years school district IT departments have adapted to a whole new world of technology in the classroom. From an almost…

Gumdrop and TechShell
team up to make the most protective laptop and tablet cases yet!
Drop Resistant & Student-Proof Cases for the Classroom The rain is pounding down outside and you plus 25 of your favorite scholars are making…

Summer Tech Steps to Prepare for Next Year
After a long year of teaching (especially this last year!), we know that teachers need a break during the summer! Unfortunately, the summer vacation…

5 Reasons a Class Set of Headphones is a Must-Have!
Some of our most meaningful learning happens when we listen. In classrooms, this occurs in many forms- teacher instruction, peer collaboration, and our favorite:…

Budgeting for the Future
As every ITDM knows, budgeting doesn’t end with the sticker price of devices. To get the true picture, one must consider the lifetime costs…

Pick your protection
Selecting the right learning devices for your students is a tough decision and one that requires a lot of research and consideration. Purchasing devices…
5 Steps to Prepare for the 2022-23 Edtech Buying Season
Every year brings exciting new innovations to educational technology, in both hardware and software. But as devices get more affordable, powerful, and widespread, new…

The Biggest Challenges COVID-19 Brought to Education and Edtech – And How to Prepare for the Next Ones
In the hasty shift from in-classroom instruction to remote teaching at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, EdTech deployment went from a steady march…

From Panic to Prepared – 5 EDTech Planning Tips We Learned From The COVID-19 Buying Season
Last year, when learning went from the classroom to home virtually overnight, making sure every student had some sort of device was the primary…

Gumdrop Gives Back: Helping Columbus County Schools Create Better Learning Experiences
Providing lively and imaginative students with the tools they need to succeed academically and socially is more important than ever. Just ask 3rd grade…

Making the Grade in Student Device Protection
When laptops and tablets spend all day with students, accidents are bound to happen. At Gumdrop, it’s our mission to make sure a drop…

Expanding EdTech with CARES
When schools, students, and families suddenly shifted to at-home learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing became glaringly obvious – educational technology is…

The True Cost of Device Deployment
Do laptop and tablet cases really save money down the line? And with the increase in 1:1 device deployment to students, what kinds of…

The Six Stages of EdTech Purchasing
Education decision makers face a variety of tough questions throughout the year. Which types of devices work best for students at each grade level?…

Gumdrop Announces Drops of Good Giving Back Program and Donates to the YMCA of Snohomish County and their Virtual Learning Center Project
At Gumdrop, we are a team of people dedicated to supporting K-12 school districts, classrooms, teachers and students with the tools they need to…

Headphone deployments rise in K-12 tech stacks
Headphones and headsets have long been a part of the K-12 learning experience. But these handy accessories are no longer confined to language learning…

Why School-issued iPads are on the rise for Edtech Buyers
With so many tech options out there, what factors play into the decision to deploy iPads to teachers and students? The answer goes beyond…
Protecting School-issued Devices – The Gumdrop Way
With the rise of technology and remote learning, the education system is transforming at a lightning-fast rate. Every student needs access at school and…
Prep for the upcoming school year with rugged device protection and accessories from Gumdrop
Are your device deployments ready for the fall? 2020 has been a doozy so far and we know that the upcoming school year may…
When should you buy headsets vs. headphones?
What are the different use cases for headphones and headsets? Headphones are designed for one-directional learning and listening. Perfect for assessments, audio, and video…

4 Ways to Virtually Thank Teachers
Gumdrop wants to thank all the awesome teachers out there for your hard work and dedication! Check out these tips for inspiration on how…
Gumdrop channels device protection technology into rugged headphones and headsets
Growth in the EdTech market derives from many influences. Evolving in-class technologies, emerging teaching methods, expanding curriculum and increasing focus on distance learning all…
Gumdrop’s Response to COVID-19
As we all deal with the reaction to COVID-19 and new or updated school scenarios, we want to assure you that providing the highest…
Gumdrop Cases stand up to military testing.
Here at Gumdrop, we pride ourselves in being industry leaders in the education tech accessories industry. In order to provide the best possible protection…
Gumdrop cases earn TechShell Authorization
Gumdrop Cases once again leads K-12 tech accessories by being the first major case provider to become ‘TechShell Authorized’. Seattle, Washington (April, 2019) —…
New 2019 Catalog Available
New year, new products! Introducing the 2019 Gumdrop Product Assortment. Check Out Our 2019 Catalog Now Gumdrop Cases is dedicated to designing functional, ruggedly…
Samsung S4 10.5” – Mobility and Power
Samsung launched their new S4 10.5” tablet in August 2018, and it’s been making waves in the technology world. It’s built on the Android…
HP G5 14” Review
HP G5 14” is one of the latest Chromebook released this year with a cost-effective build that is lightweight, weighing just 1.54kg, perfect for…
Dell 3390 2-in-1 Device Review
Looking for a simple, neat, and affordable laptop that will fit your budget? Dell 3390 2-in-1 is a great option! The Dell Latitude 3390…
Our iPhone 8 Case and iPhone X Case Both Receive an “A” Review From Dynamic Cyber
Dynamic Cyber reviewed both our iPhone 8 case and iPhone X case and gave them a solid “A” grade: It’s precise and easy to…


