EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These findings highlight the need for K–12 schools to improve their data privacy and security practices governing educational technology use. Here are some recommendations to support your school’s commitment to student safety and privacy while ensuring students have access to technology that…

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Frank Smith Microsoft will end security support for SQL Server 2005 in April 2016, and schools must prepare to upgrade. By Phil Goldstein, D.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Securly’s acquisition of Edficiency’s flex scheduling solution strengthens its commitment to supporting student wellness by making it easier for K-12 districts and schools to provide personalized learning opportunities to their students. Customer Support will also stay the same. 1 | What is being announced?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

Tech-savvy K–12 teachers often rely on digital whiteboards to support collaboration, engagement and productivity. ViewSonic is partnering with Google on a new internet appliance that, when plugged in to any compatible digital whiteboard, promises seamless access to the Google ecosystem along with its advanced security features.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Network segmentation stands out as a critical consideration, bolstering security and efficiency as schools worldwide adopt Interactive Flat Panels to enrich their environments. Network segmentation is a solution for this, which not only ensures data security and access but also enhances network performance for schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2023

billion toward physical and health safety efforts from the federal government’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund — launched to provide K–12 support during the pandemic — in fiscal year 2021. Local education agencies put $2.4 They also have plans to spend an additional $18.5

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Securly

MARCH 5, 2024

From school climate and student interests, to social-emotional competence and safety assessments, Discern’s AI replaces the need for manual surveying and screening, empowering school leaders and student support teams with rich, actionable insights in an instant. How does Securly Discern work? The sky’s the limit.”

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Inside the classroom, it supports teaching and learning; outside the classroom, it powers everything from door access to security cameras and bus schedules. Today’s schools fully depend on technology. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

Other AI-powered tools provide accommodations to support students with disabilities and increase accessibility for English-language learners. AI Chat for Securly Filter has arrived and is here to help teach K-12 students the responsible use of AI. Enter AI Chat for Securly Filter.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Microsoft is planning to sunset support for Windows 10 by Oct. Schools will want to take advantage of increased speeds, advanced accessibility, learning acceleration tools, easier navigation and security updates included in the latest… 14, 2025, and that means schools should start planning now to make these updates.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Effective as of February 1st, 2024, the acquisition reinforces Securly’s commitment to keeping K-12 students safe, secure, and ready to learn by enhancing personalized learning opportunities. We are excited to be part of the Securly team and believe that this will bring tremendous benefits to Edficiency’s existing customers and team members.”

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Securly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These student wellness monitoring insights help these typically resource-constrained teams focus on the students who need their support the most. Enhanced Homework Detection allows Securly Aware to differentiate the use of trigger terms in students’ schoolwork from their other online activities. How Does the Homework Detection Module Work?

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For instance, they have to commit to providing security updates for at least the first 2 years of the device’s lifecycle. Additionally, devices must adhere to Google’s security and privacy policies and guidelines, as well as fully support Google’s features and services.

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Securly

JULY 11, 2023

During this time, Securly released new student wellness solutions to support their Filter and Aware products, including the data-driven student wellbeing tool, Securly Rhithm. ” Securly is leading the way with its ecosystem of products that help K12 school districts support their students’ safety and wellness. .”

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2022

K–12 environments are prime targets for hackers due to the sensitive information they hold and historically underdeveloped security measures. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the situation, as many schools leapt quickly into virtual learning environments, exposing more staff and students to vulnerabilities.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

With Windows 11 for Education, Microsoft addresses some of the big post-pandemic challenges of its education users: supporting student equity, accessibility and security. A closer look at Windows 11 for Education may sway those still operating on Windows 10 or a competing platform.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 24, 2021

While a standardized classroom setting could be for some, others need more individualized supports. Alternative learning programs provide the differentiated support and help for students who might have lost their way. So why at-promise? These main components have been slightly adapted based on the ALPSS program. We all make mistakes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

It’s never too early to learn about cybersecurity, but after the National Security Agency saw how many K–12 schools lack the resources to educate students about this critical area, it is working to change that. GenCyber is aligned…

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Discussing how they can secure data. Rolled out an AI Chatbot called Eureka and have seen it is great help with a 30-33% drop in call volume as a result of using Eureka to support students. Tara: AI Teaching Assistant in Computer Science with OER curriculum to support students in those subjects. How can AI support teachers?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

In general, when it comes to securing our devices and online solutions, we tend to assume that what we do is usually good enough. This means that e-learning security is essential and will have to get more robust if we want to prevent unwanted situations in our schools. Why behavioral change is important for security.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Edtech can reduce a school’s administrative burden through various systems and automated processes, and also improve the student learning experience through engaging learning materials, targeted support during the learning process, assessment of mastery and progress tracking. 7 Ways an LMS supports a school’s edtech strategy.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

On top of this, they need to craft a comprehensive budget that covers the cost of the platform’s license or subscription fees, as well as potential hardware upgrades, replacements, supplementary software, and continuous maintenance support. This makes it clear as day why implementing new platforms can be a headache.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

“Most of these technology systems are in the cloud , and there is data being transferred back and forth, so that piece of the puzzle has to be fortified and secured.”. Some are using surveillance technologies in support of contact tracing, opening up another avenue for privacy violations.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2021

Sussex based security firm, Delta Security Management has today launched a new security service, which includes keyholding and alarm response, security patrols and DNA asset marking, exclusive to schools in the Sussex and Surrey area.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2024

Written by Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Last month marks six years since 17 students and faculty senselessly lost their lives and 17 others were injured when a mass murderer entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida and started shooting.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

This is especially true as more schools take advantage of WAN, or wide-area network, tools to support the expanding nature of classroom (or outside of the classroom) instruction. Even with greater connectivity opportunities with a WWAN, there still exist the security concerns plaguing many schools.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2024

Those are vital questions for education technology innovators as they build ventures, secure funding and expand their impact. Catalyst @ Penn GSE, a global center for education innovation at the University of Pennsylvania, is passionate about supporting education entrepreneurs. It’s been a wild ride.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

— Will Social Security run out of money? The Social Security Trust Funds, which are used to pay for Social Security benefits, are currently projected to be exhausted by 2035. Burnout can be caused by factors such as heavy workloads, lack of support, and lack of recognition for their work.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

In today’s digital age, one student alone might be using two or three different devices for their schoolwork – that’s more surfaces for security threats to creep in than ever before. By offering remote support tool options for educators, IT teams can bridge gaps between the classroom and tech.

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eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programs for member school districts across Indiana.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Illinois and BARBERTON, Ohio (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Barberton High School (BHS), the primary high school within the Barberton City School District.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Unprecedented funding has flowed into districts over the last several years as part of pandemic support and recovery efforts. But to fully personalize learning, we need to establish seamless, secure data flow between platforms so that educators can get a holistic view of students and effectively support students where they are.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2023

adjuncts worry about their ability to engage with students and how well their students are learning, according to a new study that compares Canadian adjuncts with what it calls the “woefully under-supported and poorly compensated” American adjuncts. Last-minute hiring and lack of job security are among the biggest problems, Kezar said.

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Securly

JANUARY 11, 2024

1: Your School Web Filter Doesn’t Support All Student Devices Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and other devices are often used simultaneously within a single school or district. For example, if you support iOS devices like Macs or iPads (or may need to in the future), you need a filter that can handle typical iOS web filtering challenges.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In collaboration with Microsoft and the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), this initiative underscores SETDA’s commitment to providing essential tools and guidance to support state educational agencies. Microsoft is committed to increasing access to cybersecurity tools to help schools address this challenge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Physiological needs such as air, water, and food are most important; however, safety, including personal security, follows closely as a foundational requirement. Meanwhile, the mental health state among students is plummeting, adding to the pressures that school leaders and staff are tasked to respond to and support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

However, there is a need for balancing security with usability. Another common concern is to ensure that security strictures put into place do not so restrict users that the systems are not fully functional. IT staff need to make sure that interagency collaboration is encouraged and supported by the installed technology base.

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