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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.

Gumdrop - Why Every School Device Needs a Protective Case
September 25, 2026

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.…

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Gumdrop - Horry County Schools. Protecting Devices. Protecting Learning.
September 4, 2026

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…

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July 29, 2025

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,…

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January 7, 2025

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…

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April 9, 2024

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…

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Go Ahead, Gumdrop it.
February 4, 2024

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…

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November 28, 2023

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…

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October 17, 2023

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…

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August 18, 2023

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…

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July 27, 2023

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…

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June 9, 2023

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…

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April 13, 2023

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…

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March 9, 2023

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…

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December 5, 2022

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…

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November 15, 2022

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…

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August 18, 2022

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…

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July 27, 2022

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…

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July 8, 2022

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…

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June 20, 2022

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:…

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April 18, 2022

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…

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March 24, 2022

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…

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January 17, 2022

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…

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January 3, 2022

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…

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December 2, 2021

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…

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September 22, 2021

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…

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June 15, 2021

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…

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June 7, 2021

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…

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May 20, 2021

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…

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May 11, 2021

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?…

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March 30, 2021

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…

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March 3, 2021

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…

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January 6, 2021

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…

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October 14, 2020

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…

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June 19, 2020

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…

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June 18, 2020

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…

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May 6, 2020

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…

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April 7, 2020

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…

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March 25, 2020

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…

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April 29, 2019

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…

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April 10, 2019

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) —…

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January 9, 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…

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November 16, 2018

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…

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October 30, 2018

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…

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October 29, 2018

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…

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January 5, 2018

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…

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Why Gumdrop?

Protect Devices. Protect Learning. Protect Budgets.

Gumdrop cases reduce breakage, keep students learning, and protect long‑term technology investments—backed by proven durability and a partner‑first approach.

14m+

Devices
Protected

15+

Years
in business

8k+

School
districts

Request a Sample

Why Gumdrop?

Protect Devices. Protect Learning. Protect Budgets.

Gumdrop cases reduce breakage, keep students learning, and protect long‑term technology investments—backed by proven durability and a partner‑first approach.

14m+

Devices
Protected

15+

Years
in business

8k+

School
districts

Request a Quote