According to recent cyber reports the number of phishing incidents/attacks hitting homes has more than doubled since the national quarantine. Districts had to quickly react and implement a strategy which would allow every student and employee the ability to access district resources remotely. While the quick reaction was necessary, there just wasn't enough time to […]
Evidence of systemic racism exists in schools even in progressive cities where "Black and brown" students are still too often labeled as underperforming, expert says.
Staff and educators at Duval County Public Schools made daily phone calls to check on the wellness of all district families while schools were closed this spring.
A group of education and community organizations is urging Congress to provide $5.25 billion in emergency funding to provide broadband internet access to all of the nation's students.
Even under normal circumstances, communication with all families in a district can be a challenge. But over the past few months, the COVID-19 crisis has tested the strength of most schools’ emergency communications. Emergency situations like the pandemic can exacerbate gaps between families with varied levels of access to communication platforms. One solution is to […]
Low income families are far more likely than others to rely on a smartphone as their only internet connection. Because of this, it’s important for school leaders to communicate with families in a way that fits them best. This article highlights the importance of smartphones for low income families, what this means for school and […]
K-12 education is just starting to embrace mobile technologies—which could be a massive opportunity for your district. In a competitive K-12 market, families are researching schools on their smartphones, giving districts with strong, successful mobile strategies a valuable chance to stand out. But having a mobile app isn’t enough. Schools need a mobile strategy. Read […]
District leaders are facing internal pressure to grant employees more freedoms that could conflict with school safety policies, such as social distancing and other protocols, as states continue to roll back restrictions.
