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The move reflects a broader push by the education platform Newsela to help educators turn fragmented student data into actionable intelligence without adding new systems or complexity. -
At a recent webinar hosted by Fast Company and Texas A&M University, private-sector executives said colleges and universities must partner with tech companies and embrace AI to remain relevant to students.
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Faced with falling enrollment and a growing budget deficit, United Independent School District is expanding its early college program and preparing to offer a virtual high school program, open to any student in Texas.
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Asked about the threat of online stalking or grooming of students via social media, Missouri law enforcement said back-to-school season can be a dangerous time for that, and parents should pay attention to warning signs.
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Wayne High School in Ohio will use ESSER funding to build three career tech labs which will allow students to experience hands-on education within fields such as welding, HVAC and construction.
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An expert from the computer security service ProCircular said he rarely recommends paying a ransom, but it can be necessary depending on the value of compromised data and how long the victim can afford to be locked out.
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A Kentucky school district's annual briefing on data breaches laid out who gets notified, in what time frame and how, so administration would have an unambiguous road map to follow in the event of a cyber attack.
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Germanna Community College and the University of Mary Washington in Virginia are exploring the potential for college preparatory laboratory schools focused on subjects such as business technology and cyber training.
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Having consulted with cybersecurity experts and legal counsel, an Iowa school district has paid an undisclosed ransom after a cyber attack last month compromised the personal data of employees.
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Since its launch in 2021, a network of educators, experts and IT security advocates has become a forum for dozens of institutions to learn from one another and establish their own cybersecurity training "clinics."
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The Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology continues to work on developing its new National Ed Tech Plan. Once the contract is awarded and work commences, the plan will take 12-18 months to finish.
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As Marion County schools prepare to use facial recognition technology for campus security, neighboring school districts might do well to wait and see, given potential issues with parent consent and misidentification.
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Rural Michigan schools are reticent to participate in an upcoming federal rebate program for electric school buses, in part because they're concerned about charging infrastructure and reliability in cold weather.
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Ahead of a virtual town hall about school safety and security, a Maryland school district released a survey report on stakeholders' feelings about cyber and physical security, social media misuse and other issues.
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Colleges and universities across the U.S. are seeing declining enrollment, but digital engagement tools could be part of attracting a generation of digital natives, meeting them where they are, 24/7, in any time zone.
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The district won't disclose certain details of emergency security upgrades at several high school campuses, but they include cameras and infrastructure to support them, instant alert badges and new fencing.
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A West Virginia school district will use a new mobile app to share information and alerts with students and families, giving select users the ability to send messages via text or social media with the push of a button.
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A Georgia school district retrofitted an air filtration system with an ultraviolet C light on one of its special education buses, hoping to neutralize the coronavirus for students with health issues.
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Recent federal legislation gives the National Science Foundation $10 billion to create roughly 20 regional technology hubs, which could mean STEM funding and scholarships for institutions like Columbus State University.
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A North Carolina school district will give money to a local consortium for the design, building and operation of a CBRS/5G wireless network to provide Internet access to homes in designated high-density areas.
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Former television news reporter Danny Rubin created an online curriculum of assignments, videos and quizzes focused on writing and speaking, used by more than 100,000 K-12 and college students in 35 states.
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