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New Effort Adds College Credit to Apprenticeship Programs

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For example, someone who completes a one-year apprenticeship with IBM in software engineering not only sets the foundation for a career at the company, but also will be able to earn up to 45 college credits for that experience, giving her about a three-semester head start on earning an associate or bachelor’s degree.

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We Need You to Help Fight Ransomware in Our Schools

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More than 56% of K12 education organizations suffered ransomware attacks between 2020 and 2021—with an average cost of over $265,000. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is way more than simply antivirus software! Keep up with software patches—it makes a difference and protects your network from exposure. In 2022, over 22.5

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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Apps and software are a boon for special needs students, but teachers shouldn’t download whatever they feel like. All software—and hardware—should be vetted by a team of faculty and IT staff. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program. About the Host.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

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Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. Are they prepared to adapt to other systems?

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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Or the company will have to start charging for the software. In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky. And “free” doesn’t last. That’s gonna be a “no” for me, dawg.

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