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Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

AI technologies are reshaping traditional educational models, offering innovative tools that adapt to individual student needs, streamline administrative tasks, and provide valuable insights through data analytics.

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Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

November 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Phil Hintz, Director of Student Information for Barrington School District

News out of D219 Board of Education in Illinois, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD) and Round Rock ISD in Texas, Seekonk Public Schools in Massachusetts, and more.

AI in Education

Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption

December 12, 2023July 28, 2023 by Eric Dahlberg, CEO, eSpark Learning

Artificial intelligence is here, and it’s coming to classrooms everywhere sooner than you might think--here's why AI's flaws aren't fatal.

As the ‘23-’24 school year comes into focus, there is now little doubt we are on the brink of a major technological revolution that will affect our schools,…

Machine Learning in Education

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

December 12, 2023June 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new global framework for computer science and AI education will have input from education, policy, and technology experts around the world.

Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial…

Strengthening Security & Compliance through Cyber Resilience

May 17, 2023February 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations is an ongoing journey for organizations of all sizes. But the path always ... Read more

Student data privacy regulations

March 8, 2023January 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For cyber thieves, students’ personally identifiable information (PII) can be lucrative. Not only is it relatively easy to open fraudulent ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…

Student Data Security

3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

December 5, 2022October 21, 2021 by Laurel Chiesa, Director of Instructional Technology, Fayetteville-Manlius School District

An IT director outlines three ways school districts can more effectively safeguard their students’ data and adhere to data privacy laws.

Cyberattacks and data breaches are infiltrating K-12 communities. To proactively thwart these attempts to steal student data, states such as New York are passing legislation that requires school…

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How digital books connect vulnerable students with reading

October 10, 2022October 1, 2021 by Diana Thomas, 7th and 8th Grade Reading Teacher, Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

Digital books connect all students with reading opportunities--but vulnerable populations, in particular, see huge benefits

The definition of success is a “favorable or desired outcome.” At Title I schools, where students are often at a disadvantage from the start, measuring success can look…

Student Data Security

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

December 5, 2022April 29, 2021 by Ben Pierce, Director of Data Services, Xello

How do educators ensure that they keep student data, records, and personal information private and secure?

How do educators ensure that they keep students’ data, records, and personal information private and secure?

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Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature

March 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

In a physical classroom, it’s easy to move the camera to hide details. It’s quite a bit harder when teaching ... Read more

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Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in schools has become a critical issue.

Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow™ platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. ... Read more

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The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... Read more

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Research Shows the Need for More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity

October 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) today released a new report — with accompanying survey findings — that reflect ... Read more

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Encrypt Email and Attachments

March 23, 2020March 20, 2020 by ESchool News

Today, and in the coming days, data privacy will become even more important as the need to collaborate and share ... Read more

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IT leaders, admins still fear network attacks

May 9, 2019December 14, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for…

District Management

What is COPPA?

November 12, 2018 by Jeff Knutson

The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act, more commonly known as COPPA, is a law dealing with how websites, apps, and other online operators collect data and personal…

District Management

5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

May 6, 2019October 24, 2018 by Ellen Ullman

As districts continue to go 1:1 and encourage teachers to integrate digital tools into their lessons, IT directors need to pay close attention to the way edtech companies…

eSchool Media

6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Scott Welch

In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…

Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

Ransomware attackers head back to school

3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

How digital books connect vulnerable students with reading

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature

Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

Research Shows the Need for More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity

Encrypt Email and Attachments

What is COPPA?

5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

SchoolStatus Launches SchoolStatus Boost, an Innovative Educator Development Solution for Enhanced Teacher Growth and Development

Frontline Education Releases Inaugural K-12 Lens Survey Report To Guide K-12 Decision-Making

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

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