Schools are facing growing cyber and operational disruption risks as districts rely more heavily on connected networks and digital security systems. A new guidance report highlights preparation steps districts can take to keep instruction running when technology fails—whether due to cyberattacks or natural disasters. The recommended approach emphasizes contingency planning for systems that may go down for extended periods, including operational pivot strategies so critical tools remain usable. It also frames schools as higher-risk targets for cyberattacks, given the broad integration of student and staff devices, security cameras, and access controls. For higher education leaders overseeing K–12 partner pipelines, dual-enrollment programs, or education-technology collaborations, the takeaway is that resilience planning is becoming a standard requirement for modern education ecosystems. The guidance is likely to influence procurement decisions, incident response planning, and continuity-of-operations expectations for district technology vendors and campus-adjacent education partners.