The IT Problems Schools Actually Face
Most MSPs will sell you a firewall and call it a day. These are the problems that keep school administrators up at night — and the ones we solve.
Staff Using Personal Gmail for Student Data
Teachers sharing student records over personal email accounts is a FERPA violation waiting to happen. We implement managed email with DLP policies that prevent student PII from leaving secure channels.
Hundreds of Devices, Zero Management
Chromebooks, iPads, staff laptops — all unmanaged. Lost devices with student data, no remote wipe capability, apps installed without oversight. We deploy MDM that gives you control without a full-time IT staff.
Former Staff Still Have Access
When a teacher or admin leaves, their access to student information systems, email, and shared drives should end immediately. Most schools take days or weeks. We automate offboarding so access dies the same day.
Filtering That Doesn’t Meet CIPA
Your E-Rate funding requires CIPA-compliant internet filtering. Not just “we have a filter” — documented, auditable, enforced filtering with reports that satisfy the FCC. We build that and maintain it.
Compliance Frameworks We Know Cold
We don’t Google these acronyms when you mention them. They’re built into how we design, monitor, and document your IT environment.
FERPA
Student records protection, data sharing controls, parental rights, directory information policies
COPPA
Under-13 data protection in educational technology platforms and school-issued accounts
CIPA
Internet filtering, technology protection measures, E-Rate compliance documentation
E-Rate
Funding eligibility documentation, competitive bidding support, technology plan alignment
MSDE Policies
NIST CSF
What Lewis IT Delivers for Schools
Everything a school IT department would do — without the overhead of building one.
Device Management
Chromebook, iPad, and laptop fleet management with remote wipe, app control, and usage reporting.
Network Security
Firewalls, endpoint protection, and email security configured for school environments.
CIPA Filtering
Compliant internet filtering with documentation and reports that satisfy E-Rate auditors.
Identity & Access
Staff onboarding/offboarding automation, SSO, and role-based access to student systems.
Data Protection
Backup, encryption, and DLP policies that keep student PII where it belongs.
Help Desk
Teacher and staff support during school hours, summer maintenance, and technology planning.
Your Students’ Data Deserves Better IT
Let’s talk about what FERPA-compliant managed IT looks like for your school — and what it costs on a school budget.