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4 things to consider before purchasing surveillance technology for schools

Micah Ward -
The edtech surveillance industry has boomed in recent years for obvious reasons. But researchers argue that the industry is playing on the fears of K12 districts in the wake of school shootings and other threats.

3 ways social media threats are disrupting K12 school operations

Micah Ward -
From direct social media attacks to online harassment toward school district employees, administrators are working closely with local law enforcement to keep students safe. Here's what's happened over the past week.

Superintendent’s Playbook: Why school safety as a shared responsibility works in this district

Micah Ward -
In March of 2022, a 15-year-old Eisenhower High School student shot and killed his cousin in the northeast corner of the parking lot after school. During the incident, miscommunication from security led the other students even closer to the active shooting. It was then clear to this leader that they needed a unified approach to safety.

Why parents are still concerned for their child’s safety at school

Micah Ward -
Although there are signs of improvement, a new Gallup poll suggests fears remain at levels unseen since the late 1970s. What's keeping parents on edge?

More schools turn to AI-based security to keep students safe this year

Micah Ward -
"We sadly live in a time when we can no longer ignore the looming shooting threats that continue to plague the US school system," Adrian Public Schools Superintendent Nate Parker said in a statement.

‘Double extortion’: Cybercriminals are leaking data even after collecting ransom

Micah Ward -
In the wake of high-profile ransomware attacks against some of the largest school districts in the country, administrators are uncovering student and staff data on the dark web months later regardless of whether ransom was paid or not.

Looking for new ways to recruit and retain teachers? Prioritize their safety.

Roderick Sams -
Four states have now passed “Alyssa’s Law,” which requires districts to equip schools with panic buttons and other silent alert systems.

Here are 4 things you need to do to keep your security networks safe this summer

Micah Ward -
"Remember, threat actors do not take a summer break," says James Turgal, Optiv's vice president of cyber risk, strategy and board relations. "Security is a one-time event but a continuous and evolutionary practice."

These are the 33 states that allow teachers to carry a firearm

Micah Ward -
While the evidence suggests that armed teachers are an unlikely solution to districts' school security needs, where is it technically allowed? See if your state made this list.

Nearly 6,700 people lost personal data in Des Moines Public Schools ransomware attack

Micah Ward -
"Data breaches have become all too common for public agencies and private businesses alike, and we recognize the impact they can have on individuals," said Matt Smith, interim superintendent of DMPS.

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