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In a letter to those affected, Mastery Schools said a previously reported cyber incident in September 2024 involved an unauthorized party downloading sensitive personal information. -
Remote classes and lax verification protocols have made it easier for criminals to impersonate students and disappear when the financial aid checks arrive, so colleges are implementing new verification protocols.
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Several superintendents this week sent letters to families after being informed by the FBI and CISA that multiple Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups are trying to coerce children into dangerous behavior on camera.
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Anyone who had a Walkman or Game Boy could attest that schools have been confiscating distracting devices for decades. It's common sense to do the same with smartphones, which are engineered to hold the user's attention.
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At Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska, these policies work in tandem to cut down on phone-induced distractions, limit the time students spend outside the classroom, and prevent student conflicts and fighting.
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Maryland poured investments into its Cyber Workforce Accelerator program last year. The latest grant funding shows that the state’s focus on inclusiveness in advancing technology careers is not limited to cybersecurity.
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Artificial intelligence tools can scour the web for information, and school districts post a lot of it online. Experts say the combination can quickly arm bad actors with specifics for more deceptive phishing attacks.
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Vigo County School Corp. contracted with ParentSquare for a platform that accommodates real-time communication among teachers, administrators and families, as well as notifications of events and emergencies.
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The online programs, open to the public, will offer certifications in software engineering, data analytics or cybersecurity, along with one-on-one mentorships from industry professionals at Fortune 100 companies.
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The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout will use a National Science Foundation grant to support computer science research and curriculum development by high school teachers.
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Tufts University created a clinic to connect cybersecurity students with nonprofits in need of cybersecurity consultants. Due to increased threats and workforce demand, university-based clinics like this are on the rise.
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For colleges and school districts adopting artificial intelligence tools, a strong foundation of data maintenance will allow staff to make informed decisions about technology and avoid costly implementation errors.
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Starting this fall, Frederick County Public Schools will host Individualized Education Plans in an online portal with parent access, translation services and other features to make them more automated and user-friendly.
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The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board doled out nearly $13 million to 43 grantees this month to bolster training programs to address labor shortages in fields such as cybersecurity and automotive technology.
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Set to launch this fall, a new college at the University of Texas at San Antonio is expected to enroll more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in programs driving workforce and economic development.
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Four ed-tech vendors shared their perspectives on how artificial intelligence in learning management systems has evolved throughout the year, and what they see on the horizon in 2025.
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For America to remain an AI leader, Congress must invest in teacher training, AI literacy lessons and STEM improvements for K-12 schools nationwide, according to a report issued this week by the House AI Task Force.
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While the district already has policies limiting student screen time, USD 383 in Kansas is considering enforcing further limits on which grades can take iPads home.
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The University at Albany will offer $5,000 scholarships to exceptional high school and transfer students to boost enrollment in its College of Nanotechnology, Science and Engineering.
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If it passes, a bill making its way through the Senate would task the state education commissioner with developing a model policy for New Jersey's more than 600 districts, while affording them flexibility with specifics.
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Taking stock of things done and not done at the end of the year, IT leaders would do well to recognize the hard work and dedication of their staff, which at times goes forgotten or unnoticed.
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