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Why student Cameron Samuels challenged their school’s internet filter and censorship

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During Cameron’s senior year, they gained national prominence for speaking out against their discriminatory school internet filter and book banning. Not only that, but the district also banned certain books related to LGBTQ stories, race and the Holocaust. They also distributed hundreds of banned books to young people.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. Choose companies and products that strike a healthy balance The key to teaching kids digital citizenship is to balance between access and protection. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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10 of the best K-12 sources for digital textbooks online

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While textbook publishing companies now offer digital versions, you can also find open textbook options online. Some shelves are geared specifically to K-12, such as K-12 mathematics or Wikijunior , which has nonfiction books for readers up to age 12. . These open textbooks are free for schools and districts to use and distribute.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via Edsurge : “ BrightBytes Tried to Buy Hapara. ” No disclosure in the article that Edsurge shares investors with both these companies. No disclosure , no surprise, that Edsurge shares investors with this company. The tutoring company has raised $244.2 The e-book subscription service has raised $21.45