Primary and Secondary (K12) Education

Primary and Secondary (K12)
 
Strategic Programs
Sun is committed to helping educators use and adapt new technologies through business partnerships with Primary and Secondary (K12) & Higher Education institutions.
 
Partnership Program
Open Gateways
Sun is helping create the schools of the 21st century by developing new models of instruction, where students are able to utilize the network to become active learners and teachers are empowered with network-based tools that promote student centered instruction.
 
Training Programs
Sun Academic Initiatve
To qualifying educational institutions the Sun Academic Initiative program offers Sun's comprehensive training offerings on StarOffice, Solaris, Java, Java Enterprise System and Grid.
 
Welcome to the Sun Education Primary and Secondary (K12) web site. If you are a Primary and Secondary (K12) educator or content developer, or if you are responsible for implementing the network infrastructure for a primary or secondary school, this section of sun.com provides you with helpful resources, contacts, discount programs, and opportunities to connect with your peers. And, learn how Java Enterprise System supports learning, research and computation in Primary and Secondary (K12) education.
 
Focus Areas in Primary and Secondary (K12)

Stay up-to-date! Read White papers, Case studies, and get connected to others in your area of interest.

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- E-Learning
- Administrative Computing
- Infrastructure
- Libraries

Featured Products and Solutions for Primary and Secondary (K12): Server and Infrastructure Technology
 
Primary and Secondary (K12) Kids

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  - Java Enterprise System Software


Thomas Diggs encapsulated Sun's value-proposition and vision for helping Primary and Secondary (K12) institutions worldwide with this statement:

"With Sun systems as the infrastructure backbone of our district operations, we expect to save critical time and money that can be redirected to improving the quality of education for the students."

-Thomas Diggs, CIO, Detroit Public Schools

By implementing Sun-based service-driven networks, school districts can significantly lower the total cost of ownership while gaining a solid platform for delivering innovative new services that streamline operations and enhance learning. Sun's goal is to help schools by doing what we do best...implement efficient technology systems so teachers and administrators can focus on what they do best: help students learn.

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Resources
 

Red arrow right  Success Stories and White Papers

Read about how Primary and Secondary (K12) institutions around the world are succeeding with Sun.
- Edmonton Public Schools: Sun and Oracle Power Web-Based Administrative System
- Sun Enables South Korea Schools to Respond to the Digital Revolution
- The Sun Java Enterprise System for Schools
- Network Identity in K-12 Education - Building a Trusted Network Environment using the Java Enterprise System Platform for Network Identity
- Re-Envisioning the K-12 Landscape: Leveraging Enterprise Technology Solutions to Support the Mission of K-12 Schools
- Baltimore City Schools Meet High-Volume Needs with Network-Centric Solution
- Sun Teams with PeopleSoft to Tackle Detroit Public School
- Milwaukee School District. Award Winning District Advantages Learning Vision with Technology
- Mountain View Elementary Develops State-of-the-Art Computer Lab with Sun Ray Enterprise Appliances
- Sun Ray Appliances Help Improve the Student to Computer Ratio for Saskatchewan, Canada Schools
- Sun in Primary and Secondary (K12): Making the Net Work for Schools
- Sun's Network Computing Helps the City of Amsterdam Bring Computers to the Classroom
 


Amsterdam Projects

In Amsterdam Sun is successfully deploying systems in over 115 schools. In partnership with the University of Groningen, over 40 secondary schools are integrating Blackboard into their learning system. See the following URLs (in Dutch) for more information:

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Red arrow right  Case Studies

- Managing Technology Costs in Schools
This report by Becta Research summarizes recent work undertaken in 43 schools in a series of projects focusing on the total cost of ownership (TCO) of information and communications technology (ICT).
- eScholar Data Warehousing Case Study for Primary/Secondary Education
- NeTraverse Win4Lin Terminal Server enables Windows Applications on Sun Ray Thin Clients: Zodiac is Siceroo's answer to the schools' needs for a low cost, dependable computing solution. Zodiac is Siceroo's thin client approach to desktop computing, which works well because it not only offers a highly available, scalable, desktop environment but also allows systems to be remotely managed. For secondary/primary schools this is a great advantage as system management problems are often a barrier to successful integration of technology in classrooms.
- Moreland School District in California is Taking Advantage of Sun Ray Appliance's Unprecedented Flexibility

Red arrow right  Partners and Solutions
This portfolio includes solutions that address the full spectrum of needs for publishing, managing and delivering content and curriculum for Primary and Secondary (K12) schools.

- Tapped In[r] V2.0 (pdf) - color
- Sun and netTrekker Sales Facts (pdf) - black and white or color
- Sun and iAssessment Sales Facts (pdf) - black and white or color
- Sun and Administrative Assistants (AAL) Sales Facts (pdf) - black and white or color
- Download this pdf for a complete listing of solutions
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security Initiative will to provide:

Useful set of tools for technology leaders, policy-makers, and opinion-shapers. Background information to better understand the issues and provide a framework for discussion with other stakeholders; A research-based approach for planning and implementing a security process; Help education technology leaders analyze where their schools stand on security, and what they can do to move forward. Linkage with national cyber security initiatives.
 
Special Promotions for Primary and Secondary (K12):
Get discounts on Sun's servers for Primary and Secondary (K12) Schools and Libraries through E-Rate!
- Financing/Leasing
- Upgrade/Trade In

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Join the Sun Ray Users' Group
The mission of the Sunray user group is to provide a site to bring together resources common to Sunray administrators and educators. This common area will allow us to exchange ideas and best practices. By becoming a SRUG member you will be able to share your experience with the rest of the community and enrich this resource.
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