Student data privacy regulations
For cyber thieves, students’ personally identifiable information (PII) can be lucrative. Not only is it relatively easy to open fraudulent ... Read more
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5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments
When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students…
Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world
It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…
Systems check
In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…
Free internet could erase the digital divide
Local leaders must play a critical role in closing the digital divide for 18 million American households that have access to the internet but can't afford to connect,…
How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools
Digital equity in the classroom goes far beyond the need to deliver internet connectivity and devices. All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem…
In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” “What’s not fair?” her mother asked. “Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied. “They started doing it…
Why E-rate is critical for school technology access
Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. Unfortunately, many don’t take advantage, oftentimes because of confusion over…
E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution
Schooling has changed in many ways in the last two years, but while remote learning, mask policies and increased federal spending in education have gotten lots of attention,…
High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning
Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. Additionally, this need for connectivity is not new, as nearly…
4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning
There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning in ways educators and policymakers are still working to understand. But while all students felt the impact, certain historically…
Why teach digital writing to students in 2022?
Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers? They are actually: All their messages, blogs, and social media posts go online today,…
3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
There are a few helpful benchmarks that can assist IT administrators in their ever-evolving quest to bolster cybersecurity measures and limit schools’ exposure to pervasive attacks.
Edtech best practices
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…
Jamf Introduces Jamf Safe Internet to Power Online Safety Anywhere Students Learn
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, rolled out Jamf Safe ... Read more
Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide
As thousands of educators, entrepreneurs, and investors gathered at the recent ASU+GSV Summit, a growing number recognized both the need and opportunity for educational innovation in developing countries,…
Galaxy Next Generation Offers G2 Visual Alerts to Every School in the U.S.
TOCCOA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / June 4, 2022 / Galaxy Next Generation, Inc. (OTCQB:GAXY) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a provider of ... Read more
It’s time to invest in tech equity in education
Today’s education doesn’t need to be limited to the walls of a classroom. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the…
Can web filtering really harm the kids?
Web filtering is undoubtedly an essential when it comes to school cybersecurity. However, when the service is not set up correctly or a number of blocked categories is…
Los Angeles Unified School District Offers Spectrum Enterprise Stay Connected K-12 Solution to Families as a Way to Receive Robust Home Internet Access at No Cost to Students
LOS ANGELES – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced that it is working with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the country’s ... Read more