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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

Abide by internet safety laws. The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. The discounts give schools financial assistance for internet connectivity. Keyword filtering.

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11 Essential EdTech Action Steps for Back to School

The CoolCatTeacher

Chromebooks, Laptops and Tablets: Lids up or lids down. It is part of the five steps to Internet safety and is a basic safety mechanism, but it also just makes it easier to share and to communicate. Language for Device Use and Non-Use. This is something that should be second nature and easy to do.

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