K-12 schools
Serving Public School Districts, Private Schools, PA’s Intermediate Units, and K-12 Education
KeystoneREN is a collaborative community of education, healthcare, economic development, libraries, government and public media organizations that utilize the statewide high-performance Research and Education Network. By offering essential network based services and exceptional client support, KeystoneREN can help your K12 institution achieve its mission and goals through the ongoing discovery, application and transfer of new network technologies. KeystoneREN provides access to connectivity, content, and collaboration.
KeystoneREN believes in the strength of a vibrant, collaborative educational community that can work with leading technology firms to address challenges of common interest for the common good. By connecting organizations, building relationships and sharing services, K12 educational institutions can achieve far more together than they can alone.
E-rate Program
As an E-rate program participant, KeystoneREN knows that planning ahead for your connectivity needs helps to streamline the application process and reduce headaches in the years ahead. If you haven’t worked with KeystoneREN before, give us a call today to talk about how our services can benefit your K12 organization. If you’re already a client, contact us with any questions you have about planning for your future needs or utilizing E-Rate funding to support your strategic infrastructure needs.
eduroam
K12 school districts and Intermediate Units can take advantage of eduroam through the Pennsylvania eduroam support organization (eSO). Find out how your K12 can participate in eduroam here.
Why K-12 Loves KeystoneREN
- KeystoneREN enabled network technology and connectivity provides greater access and benefits to K-12 education institutions and their communities.
- Assists with schools meeting the federal ConnectED goals.
- Fosters international understanding and cultural awareness through connecting students globally.
- Improves access to content and data for use in classrooms.
- Fosters collaboration with other teachers and learning resources anywhere, anytime.
KeystoneREN’s High Speed High Capacity Network
The statewide KeystoneREN network provides next generation network connectivity and services to K12 Education organizations across Pennsylvania and the mid-atlantic region. It enables value-added services like Ultra (4K) high-definition (UHD) video, telepresence or videoconferencing, and data sharing. The collaborative environment also provides opportunities for K12 institutions to share best practices, content and programs across the network and save costs using KMEX, the KeystoneREN Member Exchange and take advantage of savings on essential cloud connectivity through Internet2 Cloud Connect and network services through the Internet2 NET+ offerings.
Recent Events/Presentations in the Community
Understanding the Power of Federations: InCommon and eduroam June 2, 2025
Upcoming Events
Interested in accessing these services or seeing how KeystoneREN can help your Intermediate Unit or K12 School District? Contact us at [email protected] for more information or or call 717. 963.7490 Ext. 2 to speak to a KeystoneREN network support specialist to help.
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