Empowering schools to reach tomorrow’s learners.
35% of our staff are former teachers or administrators.
What Makes Us Different?
Technology Solutions
Professional Learning Services
We're the Largest Technology Solutions Provider Focused 100% On Education
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About Us
Forward Edge was founded in 2005 by John Waltz with a clear vision: to use technology to unlock the potential of every student.
Forward Edge is a K-12 technology partner that delivers managed IT services, cybersecurity, and professional learning exclusively to school districts. Every tool we build, every process we design, and every hire we make is shaped by the specific challenges, compliance requirements, and operational rhythms of K-12 education.
More than a third of our staff come from district technology and teaching roles. They've managed the networks that could go down during state testing, navigated E-rate compliance, and fielded the calls when a teacher can't connect. That background shapes how we scope projects, communicate with leadership, and build the kind of culture that makes partnerships stronger over time instead of resetting every contract cycle.
We've operated exclusively in K-12 since 2005 because empowering schools to reach tomorrow's learners requires a partner whose entire organization is built around their world.
Our Core Values
Ensuring Every Exceptional Customer Experience Translates Directly to Complete Customer Satisfaction
Problem Solvers
Team Player
Relationships Matter
Grow or Die
Expect Excellence
What Our Customers Say
What Do We Offer?
Our Professional Learning Services department, staffed entirely by former classroom teachers, takes a holistic approach to translating your school's vision into classroom reality.
We offer personalized programs to increase classroom engagement, specializing in providing practical support to help educators master instructional learning tools.
Whether through our personalized Coaching Programs or our adaptable Edge•U microcredential system, we are committed to building teacher capacity and making learning time sacred.
As a dedicated K-12 Technology Solutions Partner, we deliver comprehensive services that ensure your district's technology remains current, secure, and runs smoothly.
Our solutions are structured around core competencies that provide stability and peace of mind, including proactive managed services, flexible on-site support, and our cybersecurity solution: Xpel by Forward Edge.
By working with us, schools gain a cost-effective, efficient way to manage their entire technology ecosystem and peace of mind in their learning environments.
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