Your Trusted Roadmap to Google for Education

From budgeting for a Chromebook rollout to keeping up with new AI tools, managing Google for Education is a lot to carry, and it shouldn't have to be carried alone. This guide brings together tools, resources, and real district stories to help your team navigate and maintain your Google ecosystem with confidence. Cut through the overload with tools from Vivacity, a certified Google for Education partner built for your entire Chromebook lifecycle.

  • Your Trusted Roadmap to Google for Education

    Google Workspace and ChromeOS power K–12 classrooms, but managing them can strain already stretched IT teams. V Guide by Vivacity helps districts simplify and optimize their Google ecosystems with tools designed to proactively maintain security, organization, and performance. Download the Roadmap

  • Meet the Service Built for Google Support

    Google Workspace and ChromeOS demand dedicated attention many districts can’t spare. V Guide by Vivacity fills that gap with expert, consultative support. In this video, a lead specialist introduces the program, what it covers, and what districts can expect when working with the V Guide team. Watch the Webinar

  • What Would Switching to ChromeOS Actually Save You?

    Windows and macOS devices carry costs in money, support time, and device downtime. The Chromebook Conversion Calculator gives district leaders a quick comparison of what switching to ChromeOS could mean, including update lifespan, boot times, and potential savings. Device Migration Calculator

  • A District-Wide Chrome Migration, Without the Growing Pains

    Serving 15,000 students, Thompson School District faced rising costs, security risks, and deployment challenges from a fragmented device fleet. Learn how the district standardized devices across 29 schools in just three days and cut device damage in half. Learn More

  • Building AI Around Critical Thinking

    Henry County Public Schools introduced AI with one goal: strengthen student thinking, not replace it. Using a custom Gem to guide problem-solving, the district helped students reason through challenges themselves—leading 80% to learn how to identify and correct their own mistakes. Read the Full Story

  • 10 Creative Ways to Implement AI in the Classroom

    This guide breaks that gap down into ten practical, already-in-use applications, from personalizing instruction with Gemini to simplifying IT device management and catching up on AI-ready training. Check out the working list districts can act on right away. Download the Guide

  • A Framework for Managing Google, Not Just Reacting to It

    V Guide helps IT teams proactively manage Google environments with support for Workspace and ChromeOS migrations, audits, ongoing IT needs, training, and subscriptions. Whether fully on Google, mid-migration, or managing an inherited environment, districts can find the support that fits their needs. See How it Works

  • Security First, Then Scale: Ysleta's AI Playbook

    Ysleta Independent School District rolled out Google AI Pro for Education across 60 schools with safety and security at the forefront. The district built its approach around staff readiness and clear usage guidelines, laying a strong foundation for AI in classrooms and daily operations. See How They Implemented AI

  • A Closer Look at Education Plus's Payoff

    Google Workspace for Education Plus combines security, collaboration, and classroom management in one solution. A Forrester study found districts achieved $2.4 million in total benefits, a 260% ROI, and broke even in under six months. See what the potential impact could be for your district. Download the Report

  • How Vivacity Simplifies End to End Device Management

    Vivacity simplifies the Chromebook lifecycle with deployment, asset tracking, repairs, and warranty support through one partner. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Vivacity combines device management with a mission to help schools thrive through purposeful technology solutions and lasting partnerships. Watch the Video

  • What Gemini Can Actually Do for Your District

    Your team may already have access to free, education-focused AI tools. Gemini for Education and Gemini Notebook help save time on lesson planning and administrative work with built-in privacy protections. Discover what’s available today and what Google AI Pro for Education adds. Learn More About Gemini

  • Self-Paced Google Training for Everyone Who Powers K-12

    The V Guide Learning Hub offers self-paced Google Workspace and ChromeOS training for teachers, IT staff, and support teams. Courses range from Google Admin Console basics to Gemini essentials, giving each role practical training tailored to the work they actually do. Start Your Free Course

  • From One Pilot to a Districtwide Transformation

    Anaheim Union High School District turned a small Chromebook pilot into a districtwide transformation. See how the district moved from legacy systems to a connected, scalable Google environment. Explore the Full Story