SAFE News
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Educators share H1N1 preparedness plans
Thu, Oct 08, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Safety & security
As H1N1 virus-related illnesses continue to increase, schools are hoping to keep students healthy and avoid closures--but many already have plans in place to sustain learning and keep students on track if prolonged absences or school closures become a reality. Key words: H1N1 virus, school flu, flu virus, educational technology [ Read More ]
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Utah education board cracks down on bullies
Mon, Oct 05, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Safety & security
The Utah State Board of Education is cracking down on bullying, including the cyber variety, reports the Salt Lake Tribune. [ Read More ]
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Computer virus steals $325K from district
Thu, Oct 01, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Computer security , Network administration
The FBI is investigating what it is calling an online computer intrusion that siphoned several hundred thousands of dollars from at least one Chicago area school district's bank accounts, prompting the school district to beef up its IT network security. Key words: computer virus, Clampi, educational technology, Crystal Lake School District, IT network security [ Read More ]
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Govt. calls distracted driving an 'epidemic'
Thu, Oct 01, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Health & Safety
Driving while distracted is a growing peril in a nation reluctant to put down its cell phones and handheld devices even behind the wheel, the Obama administration declared on Sept. 30 -- and young people (drivers age 20 or younger) are said to be the biggest culprits. Key words: texting while driving, Ray Lahood, education technology, cell phone texting, distracted driving [ Read More ]
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Opinion: Computer-competency tests should be required
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Safety & security
Should computer users be required to demonstrate a basic understanding of internet safety and responsibility before logging on? That’s the controversial question pondered in an opinion piece by PC World’s Robert X. Cringely. [ Read More ]
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Congress weighs online privacy changes
Wed, Sep 30, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Federal Policy , Safety & security
The rise in online social networking, coupled with the evolution of advanced data-tracking techniques, has created a goldmine for internet marketers who now can target their advertising in highly sophisticated ways to individual web users. High school and college students are especially vulnerable, experts say, and that has many privacy advocates concerned. Now they're enlisting the help of Congress to set reasonable limits. Key words: educational technology, social networking, Rick Boucher, internet privacy [ Read More ]
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European Union to set volume limits on MP3 players
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Health & Safety
The European Union says it wants makers of popular digital music players to recommend that users turn the volume down to preserve their hearing, reports the Associated Press. [ Read More ]
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Free web filtering catching on in schools
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: School security
As schools struggle with shrinking budgets and try to work around technology funding cuts, many are turning to OpenDNS, a free network security service that provides content filtering, anti-phishing security, and domain name system (DNS) resolution. Key words: school web filtering, block websites, content filtering, internet filter, school security, educational technology, school technology [ Read More ]
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Video shows teens beating Chicago student to death
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Health & Safety
Cell phone footage showing a group of teens viciously kicking and striking a 16-year-old honors student with splintered railroad ties has ramped up pressure on Chicago officials to address chronic violence that has led to dozens of deaths of city teens each year. Key words: school violence, student death, video beating, education technology [ Read More ]
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School drinking water contains toxins
Fri, Sep 25, 2009 Primary Topic Channel: Safety & security
Over the last decade, the drinking water at thousands of schools across the country has been found to contain unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins. Key words: school safety, school security, educational technology [ Read More ]
