The key to promoting a culture that values data privacy is communicating the issue in a way that everyone understands, says this tech leader. Only then will you see results.
Investing in the "human element" of cybersecurity goes a long way, a new study from the Center for Internet Security declares. Here's how to get started.
Edtech providers are more susceptible to a data breach than you might think. These questions will help you determine whether your district's data is safe in someone else's hands.
In 2004, former special education teacher Michael Bennett was the victim of a gunshot wound by a student. Twenty years later, he's prioritizing safety as a superintendent.
Cybersecurity has soared to the top of most districts' top tech concerns. But IT leaders can't use an important source of federal funding, E-rate, to cover the increasing costs of protecting district data.
In this 30-minute DA Ed Talk, administrators will gain helpful advice on turning facilities data into actionable insights to avoid a common challenge in K-12 where districts increasingly struggle with translating data into effective capital planning decisions.
***Attendees will be able to safely download an Asset Investment Planning (AIP) Infographic and a comprehensive guide for capital planning, budgeting, and asset management.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 21 at 4 p.m. ET
Join a live conversation with veteran district IT Leaders as they share their experiences navigating the complex IT landscape in K12 education. This expert panel will discuss pressing challenges like budget constraints, staffing shortages, and the evolving demands of leadership.
Superintendents must introduce technology to advance student progress without exacerbating staff burnout. It’s a careful balance that requires rethinking edtech selection in four key ways.
While incognito hackers and dangerous malware tend to occupy our imagination when it comes to cybersecurity, one surprising stakeholder poses the biggest risk to cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Develop a position statement on AI rather than a policy. Then, train staff from the top down, advises Jeff McCoy, associate superintendent for academics at Greenville County Schools.
As technology continues to evolve, we must remain vigilant in ensuring that it serves our ultimate goal: to help students and teachers become more human in an increasingly digital world.
These new resources from the FCC help schools improve cybersecurity while providing students with internet connectivity at home. Here are some tips for applying.
Students and teachers are now contending with "a substantial amount" of sexually explicit deepfakes and other troubling forms of what tech watchdogs call "non-consensual intimate imagery."
Districts in California have until July, 2026 to "limit or prohibit" smartphones in schools. Students will still be allowed to use their phones in the case of an emergency or in response to a perceived threat of danger.
The recently released CoSN 2024 State of EdTech Leadership Report identified cybersecurity as one of the five “key findings” regarding challenges facing school districts today.
A deadly school shooting and social media threats are causing disruptions to learning just weeks into the school year. How can leaders respond? Plus, a new look at teachers' impact on reading instruction.
When asked what data priorities were top of mind in 2024 for K12 leaders, schools and districts indicated whole child analytics, learning analytics, data integration-as-a-service, and training on using data to make informed decisions.
Micro-credentials can be awarded long before a student reaches college. In fact, they're a great way for leaders to ensure historically marginalized students earn employable skills and prerequisites.
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