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Security

Better resources for preventing cyberattacks may be coming to K12 schools

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September 2022 was the first wake-up call for district leaders after Los Angeles Unified fell victim to a ransomware attack. As cybercriminals continue to attack schools, lawmakers hope to see change.

How generative AI can leave schools even more vulnerable to phishing

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District Administration even went so far as to ask ChatGPT to write a "believable" phishing email targeting a school. Needless to say, the program didn't hesitate.

4 federally approved ways to use funds for school security

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"Leaders in government and beyond must redouble efforts to end, once and for all, the scourge of gun violence in and around our schools," wrote U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

The biggest safety obstacle schools face and how to overcome it

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Physical security and training are two of the most-needed safety improvements among school leaders, according to new survey. Yet, there's one major barrier that money can't fix.

Why Tennessee lawmakers’ proposal to arm teachers should stop here

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"The vast majority do not go into the education field to play the role of a police officer," says Kenneth Trump, president of the National School Safety and Security Services.

Thousands of students nationwide walk out after Nashville shooting

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Schools across 42 states and Washington, D.C. saw students take part in the "week of action," which was coordinated by the gun safety advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.

Tennessee parents voiced concern over school safety before Nashville shooting

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According to a poll released earlier this month, parents value school resource officers more than anything. In contrast, few believe arming teachers is a viable option.

Why district leaders are angry and concerned after Nashville school shooting

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"It's just next to impossible to stop someone," George Grant, a leader with the Nashville Presbytery connected to The Covenant School, told AP News regarding intruders wielding high-powered assault rifles.

These are the 10 most common K12 security mistakes districts make

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"It is particularly important in today's climate that school officials be wary of aggressive marketing of any products that are unproven, inappropriate or even illegal for school use," according to a new report.

How to ‘transform’ the way your district approaches cybersecurity

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"Finally, we have a framework, rubric and training designed for education," said Frankie Jackson, project lead for the Cybersecurity Rubric for Education. "Schools can expose risks and create a strategic plan to improve cybersecurity."

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