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Tech & Cybersecurity

Why cybersecurity skills in K-12 take commitment, not complexity

Matt Zalaznick -
Cybersecurity in schools starts with a commitment to increased awareness of phishing and other scams, and vigilance from the top down.

How solar panels are helping leaders put energy into teacher pay

Matt Zalaznick -
Sheridan Community Schools has redirected about $1.3 million toward salaries each year since the Indiana district shifted to solar energy.

How to build school community, one digital coin at a time

Clyde Forland -
A music teacher explains how his school gets everyone involved by focusing on core values and rewarding positive behavior.

The top 20 list of apps schools are using most contains a few surprises

Matt Zalaznick -
You may not know that most school districts own more than 2,000 apps but just 300 of those products account for 99% of use.

Coding can be pretty personal. You should teach it like an art form

Matt Zalaznick -
A "personal art of coding" mindset is key for today's students because computer science can be just as creative as painting or writing music, says K-12 IT leader Pam Whitlock.

Should schools pay ransoms? Here are 3 scenarios to look out for

Micah Ward -
There is little to no positive outcome to paying a ransom as schools will inevitably lose a portion of their data, according to one cybersecurity expert.

Think like a parent: How can schools keep students safe on their devices?

Micah Ward -
Parents, teachers and administrators overwhelmingly agree that it is the school's responsibility to implement technological barriers to keep students from accessing harmful content online.

Where home internet access is still lagging after race to connect students

Matt Zalaznick -
The urgency around getting students home internet access is ebbing as more families get connected—but bandwidth and geographic gaps remain.

Expectation management for IT leaders: Defining what, and when, to expect after COVID

Lenny Schad -
Setting expectations is more than just stating what you want to happen. As leaders, we must pause and endeavor to understand the three organizational realities.

Hackers release confidential data after LAUSD refuses to pay ‘insulting’ ransom

Micah Ward -
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said they would not enter negotiations based on the hackers' "absurd" demands.

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