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Analysis: Why we're seeing more guns confiscated in K12 schools

By Micah Ward

Over the last five full school years, 47 of the nation's largest school districts saw a 79% spike in guns found on campus, according to a new analysis from The Washington Post.

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4 things to consider before purchasing surveillance technology for schools

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3 ways social media threats are disrupting K12 school operations

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September 29, 2023

5 ways school leaders can help disconnected communities access broadband

"This is a nuanced issue," said Tom Ferree, chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, a Kentucky-based nonprofit working to get more families hooked up to the internet, "and it’s critical for us to identify the pain points and work together to find solutions for not only expanding access to broadband but also helping people adopt and use the resources it offers.”

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September 28, 2023

In the spotlight: See how these 5 states are modeling edtech innovation

It's important for leaders to share ideas and the great things they're doing for their districts. That's why we're showcasing these five states featured in a new report that are spearheading various initiatives centered around edtech and student achievement.

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September 28, 2023

No. 1 school priority: Making Wi-Fi and the internet an "assured resource"

Educators are working to ensure Wi-Fi and the internet are always available to support every need, every student and every teacher. Automation is a key solution.

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September 27, 2023

How distracting are cellphones at school? More than you may know

The report, published by Common Sense Media, reveals that 97% of 11- to 17-year-olds use their phones during school hours, despite the varying cellphone policies that are in place in schools across the country.

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September 26, 2023

In downtime alone, ransomware attacks have cost the education sector more than $50 billion since 2018

Throughout the first half of 2023, K12 and higher education institutions experienced 85 ransomware attacks, nearly doubling last year's recording, according to a new analysis from Comparitech. Unfortunately for the education sector as a whole, it's a troubling trend that shows no signs of slowing down, and it's costing schools a fortune in downtime.

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September 26, 2023

Google promises to extend the lifespan of Chromebooks by 10 years

During the pandemic, Chromebooks were the lifeline for K12 schools as they moved to remote instruction. But such comfort came at a price.

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September 25, 2023

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

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.

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Analysis: Why we're seeing more guns confiscated in K12 schools

4 things to consider before purchasing surveillance technology for schools

3 ways social media threats are disrupting K12 school operations

Cybersecurity Stories

5 ways school leaders can help disconnected communities access broadband

In the spotlight: See how these 5 states are modeling edtech innovation

No. 1 school priority: Making Wi-Fi and the internet an "assured resource"

How distracting are cellphones at school? More than you may know

In downtime alone, ransomware attacks have cost the education sector more than $50 billion since 2018

Google promises to extend the lifespan of Chromebooks by 10 years

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