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Three Key Features of a School Alert System

EdTech Magazine

In the event of an emergency, seconds matter. Communication needs to be immediate and clear. At a school, this means staff need trusted and effective methods of relaying information. In many cases, they will be communicating with individuals in and outside of the building, whether that’s parents and the community or local law enforcement.

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CoSN2023: 5 Themes You Won’t Want to Miss at This Year’s K–12 IT Event

EdTech Magazine

This year’s conference welcomes notable speakers such as author Michael Horn, who will deliver the event’s opening keynote, “From Reopen to Invent.” Horn will share why schools should overthrow an outdated system and how they can move to a…

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Difficult For Whom: A Conversation about Conversations and Systems

The Jose Vilson

Today, I took my family and some of EduColor’s executive board to see Origin , the Ava Duvernay-directed movie based on the events surrounding Isabel Wilkerson’s book Caste. The post Difficult For Whom: A Conversation about Conversations and Systems appeared first on The Jose Vilson.

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Q&A: Lithium-Ion UPS System Benefits for K–12 Districts

EdTech Magazine

The uninterruptible power supply system ensures districts experience safe, smooth and continuous operations. In the event of a power outage or disruption, the UPS system’s battery allows networks to continue running or shut down properly. In K–12 schools, improved batteries in UPS systems offer a range of advantages.

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Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Lightspeed Systems

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Summary News and current events can be distracting to students and, in some cases, disturbing and harmful. Where and when appropriate, block searches on specific terms.

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I’m a Teacher and a Parent, But This System Isn’t Designed to Support Me in Being Both

Edsurge

Because of that, I’ve been adamant that there is a clear need to build an inclusive family partnership system that provides all families with a fair opportunity to be as involved as they can be in support of their child’s school experience. Just like I want to attend every event at my son’s school.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

When developing this year’s theme for the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking , we decided to build the event around changing mindsets. This highly interactive summit focuses on solution identification and team building in large school systems. . CoSN2020 will be a highlight for any ed tech leader.