In the relentless race to adopt every new tool, it’s easy to overwhelm staff and dilute impact. You lead by example, auditing existing platforms and retiring those that no longer serve clear purposes. By focusing on a few high-impact solutions—selected collaboratively—you free teachers to develop deep expertise rather than surface-level familiarity. Simpler ecosystems reduce technical friction and allow educators to concentrate on learning rather than login woes.
When evaluating new vendors, you ask: “Does this solve a genuine need, or merely chase novelty?” By maintaining rigorous criteria—alignment with mission, ease of use, and demonstrable benefit—you prevent feature bloat. Over time, a leaner, more coherent technology stack becomes a competitive advantage: teachers feel confident, support is streamlined, and innovation thrives on clarity rather than chaos.
Focus on what truly matters.