The End of Snow Days explains how pandemic-driven remote learning permanently expanded the role of K–12 IT leaders, shifting responsibility toward securing thousands of home-based micro-campuses. The paper highlights rising ransomware, DDoS, and classroom hijacking attacks, noting that K–12 has become one of the most targeted sectors. It argues that rushed remote access created technical debt and requires a shift to zero trust security with strong identity controls, segmentation, and continuous monitoring. The report also addresses challenges in cloud migration, shadow IT, and cloud app security, emphasizing visibility and policy enforcement. Finally, it discusses using E-rate strategically and building a culture of security among administrators, staff, and students to sustain safe, flexib

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