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Back to School, Connected: How Extreme Networks Powers Seamless Student Experiences
Published: September 10, 2025
The new school year is here, bringing with it fresh challenges for educators, IT leaders, and campus administrators. From hybrid classrooms to high-density stadiums, students today expect fast, secure, and seamless connectivity no matter where learning happens.
For schools and universities, the stakes are higher than ever.
Digital curriculum, streaming platforms, and device-heavy classrooms demand networks that are reliable, secure, and scalable. That’s where Extreme Networks comes in. Today, AI-powered networking solutions and all-in-one platforms like Extreme Platform ONE™ enable the kind of simplicity, flexibility, and scalability that many K-12 and higher education customers are looking for.
Scaling personalized learning at Epic Charter Schools
With more than 30,000 students and a network of 30 physical sites—soon to expand to 80—Epic Charter Schools needed a solution that could keep pace with rapid growth. By deploying ExtremeCloud™ IQ and Extreme Wireless™, Epic now manages a highly scalable network with ease.
“The cloud-based wireless model has given us the power to be able to accomplish that goal.”
With Extreme, Epic enables uninterrupted learning, proactive issue resolution, and consistent access for every student — wherever they are. To learn more about the rapid expansion of sites and consistent reliability that’s changed the way Epic engages with students, read the full case study.
Securing wireless access at Tornillo ISD
In rural Texas, Tornillo Independent School District supports 825 students across four schools. With limited resources, they needed a reliable, secure, and easily managed network. Using ExtremeCloud IQ and Extreme Wireless, Tornillo now provides fast, safe Wi-Fi while giving IT teams deep visibility into device usage and bandwidth.
“ExtremeCloud IQ is a major tool we can use to see the devices on the wireless and understand what they’re trying to access. We’re seeing where all the bandwidth is going and what we need to block...especially outside devices that we don’t want on our network.”
To learn more about how Tornillo benefits from simplified management, remote troubleshooting, and a scalable solution ready to grow with demand, read the full case study.
Enabling real-time troubleshooting at Kenosha Unified School District
For Kenosha Unified School District, supporting more than 40 public schools and facilities and 20,000 students requires a small IT team to have real-time visibility for quick troubleshooting. Kenosha needed the ability to monitor and resolve issues upon occurrence while minimizing disruptions to student learning.
“One of the challenges was when we were having issues, we needed to see the problem happening in real time as opposed to going back in time. This ability to troubleshoot in real-time is huge for us.”
Today with Extreme, this smaller IT team can overcome short resources and tight budgets to operate infrastructure that supports over 30,000 devices with cloud-managed ease. Learn more about how Kenosha’s partnership with Extreme enhanced connectivity and streamlined infrastructure management by reading the full case study.
Proactive, seamless connectivity at Florida Gulf Coast University
With 16,000 students on an 800-acre campus, Florida Gulf Coast University needed to modernize its network infrastructure. By adopting Extreme Wireless, Extreme Wired, and ExtremeCloud IQ, FGCU transformed IT operations, moving from reactive troubleshooting to proactive monitoring.
“We want to identify problems before our users report the problem. Extreme helps us fix issues on the fly.”
Today, this former Cisco-dedicated school has entrusted Extreme to help students enjoy seamless, high-speed access across classrooms, residence halls, and common spaces. Learn more about how FGCU worked with Extreme to gain proactive monitoring and simplified management across its entire campus by reading the full case study.
Future-proofing student experiences at City St. George’s, University of London
At City St. George’s, University of London, the demand for streaming, personal devices, and digital content was straining the network.
“Our goal with Extreme was to deploy a network that could provide seamless connectivity both in the classroom and across the campus.”
Today, City St. George’s enjoys always-on operations and future-ready architecture that keeps students connected on a reliable network. Read the full case study to learn more about how City St. George’s leveraged ExtremeCloud IQ Site Engine and Extreme Fabric to achieve simplified administration and scalable architecture that supports students’ evolving needs.
Connecting fans at Baylor University sporting events
For Baylor University, delivering NFL-quality Wi-Fi was essential—not just in classrooms but also in McLane Stadium and the Ferrell Center. Using Extreme Wireless, Extreme Wired, and ExtremeAnalytics, Baylor provides free, high-density connectivity for tens of thousands of students and fans.
“Extreme has amazing technology, they’re very robust. But what helps me the most is their willingness to support me.”
Check out the full case study to learn how Baylor supports 20,000 students and countless fans with high-density Wi-Fi they can rely on.
Why Extreme Networks?
Across all these stories, Extreme delivers what K-12 and higher education institutions are seeking most:
- Simplicity of management and licensing
- Value that overcomes tight budgets and overburdened IT teams
- Reliability and trust in the network to meet high-demand
- Security that protects students and institutions alike
- Automations that help districts adapt and streamline processes
- Scalability that can handle growing demands effortlessly
- Connectivity that students can count on
The future of education is connected. Extreme Networks is making it possible. As students head back to school, there’s no better time than now to learn more about Extreme’s solutions for K-12 and higher education.
