Ransomware attacks show continued rise in K-12 schools
Ransomware attacks show continued rise in K-12 schools
Schools paying higher ransoms and seeing longer closures, according to survey of parents
Engaging Presidents’ Day videos for students
These videos cover the electoral college, how the presidency came to exist, the very first election, and more
Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware
IT leaders should leverage modern innovations like AI and machine learning to ensure data protection for faculty, staff, students and the institution as a whole
4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences
The conversation has shifted from if edtech should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning
Focusing on upstream prevention can stem school violence
Preventing violence before it starts involves giving members of the school community the tools and accountability to ensure a safe environment for all
5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems
Colorado's District 49 needed to encourage consistent practices and ensure compliance with state and federal student data privacy requirements
Certell’s Poptential™ Free American History Curriculum Highlights Legacy of African Americans for Black History Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Poptential™, a family of free, award-winning social studies course packages that infuse lessons with digital storytelling, offers ... Read more
Racism is a subtle, silent enemy of STEM classrooms
Racism is systemically embedded into our educational system and can be camouflaged with other issues
How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware
With limited budgets and outdated security systems, school districts are often unprepared for incoming ransomware attacks
Drug Enforcement Administration and Discovery Education Announce New Resources Addressing Counterfeit Drug Crisis
Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are now offering educators new digital resources to address ... Read more
The phonics fix?
Some teachers are reconsidering the role phonics plays in modern elementary education and turning more often to a science of reading-based approach
Ransomware attackers head back to school
Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected
Interactive Field Trips Offered to Educators for Black History Month, President’s Day, Women’s History Month and Earth Day
The Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Provides New Ways for Teachers to Inspire their Students with Virtual Experiences
Praesidium releases updated accreditation standards, establishing the highest criteria for sexual abuse prevention
The updated standards are based on scientific research, thousands of cases and 30 years of field experience
When using data, remember monkey sex
When you talk about big data these days, as well as its potential to help predict future trends and, therefore, courses of action, stories about turkey breasts, hand…
Study: Single-sex ed may not actually be better for kids
Do students really learn better when separated by gender? New research indicates that they do not, the Huffington Post reports.
What high schools are teaching teens about the war on terror
What kids learn in school tends to change with the times, and some curricular regulations that are either antiquated or simply embedded in beliefs have raised eyebrows across…
Resource Library:
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…