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In the News: How Educational Institutions Are Failing to Adequately Protect Student Data

Doug Levin

How Educational Institutions Are Failing to Adequately Protect Student Data.” As reported by education IT news site EdScoop , a recent study from consultancy EdTech Strategies indicates that the web sites of state education departments and local school districts are among the most insecure on the Internet. RSA Conference.

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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Full Story: Dayton Daily News (Ohio) (tiered subscription model) (3/25) Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Make the Most of Data Storage in Google Workspace for Education

EdTech Magazine

Though K–12 schools were relatively unaffected by the change compared with higher education institutions, the news did cause many district administrators and IT leaders to re-evaluate their cloud storage usage and needs.

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Education Leaders Need to Prioritize Cybersecurity to Protect Schools and Students

EdTech Magazine

News headlines often highlight the dangers they pose in the context of nation-state threats or breaches that target the data of large enterprises. But in 2022, according to a recent report, 89 educational institutions were hit by ransomware, impacting nearly 2,000 schools in the U.S.

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Virtual College Tours Continue Expanding Opportunities for K–12 Students

EdTech Magazine

News and World Report estimated that families spend between $1,000 and $3,000 per college visit, depending on the proximity of the institution. For many high school students, touring college campuses in person is a rite of passage. For others, it’s a practical impossibility.

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Classroom Collaboration: Privacy and Security

EdNews Daily

Not surprisingly, system administrators in EdTech have legal and institutional obligations with which to comply, as well as district or corporate standards. The laws and restrictions that are constantly changing in jurisdictions, countries, locations – GDPR, HIPAA etc.

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What Can Colleges Do Better to Help Latino Students Succeed?

Edsurge

The number of Latino students who are going to college is on the rise, and they don’t all fit the profile of what institutions might consider the typical freshmen on campus. I think that's fine to say that, but we also have to put the onus on institutions and decision-makers.” And what do they need to change?’

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