Blaschke Report: Navigating Student Device 1:1 Sustainability

Challenges and Solutions in a Post-Pandemic Landscape

The Need to Extend Device Lifespan 

1. Built-in expiry dates of school devices, otherwise known as end-of-life (EOL) dates, pose financial and environmental challenges as they necessitate recurring replacements. 
2. It is recommended to form lifecycle plans based on the device’s EOL, as using them past this point can compromise security and software functionality. 
3. The real-world durability of these devices can differ from their promised lifespans, highlighting the importance of effective repair systems in schools to extend device life and reduce both e-waste and costs. 

Easing the Fiscal Cliff 

1. The "fiscal cliff" refers to the funding gap schools will face when Elementary and Secondary Schools Education Relief (ESSER) funds expire in September 2024, a situation exacerbated by the use-it-or-lose-it nature of the funds and other financial pressures such as declining enrollment and inflation. 
2. More than 40% of Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) have used ESSER funds to address the digital divide, particularly through 1:1 device programs which are ongoing expenses rather than one-time capital expenditures......

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