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National Bullying Prevention Month

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Wikipedia defines “cyberbullying” as: the use of information technology to repeatedly harm or harass other people in a deliberate manner Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. But what about cyberbullying?

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Didn’t Get in College? Interested in the Military? Try NAPS

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The ten-month course of instruction at NAPS, lasting from August through May, emphasizes preparation in English Composition, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Information Technology. Naval Academy.

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4 Ways HS Students Develop the IT Skills for Higher Education

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4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Pursue a Degree In Information Technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Inspire Kids to Pursue an IT Degree

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Here are great suggestions for encouraging young participation in a field that is probably the top choice for jobs: 4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Pursue a Degree In Information Technology. This is evident in how an increasing number of schools offer information technology degrees.

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Beyond Devices: A Tech Leader's Advice to Building School Community

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By embracing a collaborative approach, schools and districts can ensure that the adoption of new technologies aligns with the diverse needs and aspirations of students, teachers and the wider community and that the vision is truly shared, resulting in a more dynamic, interactive experience.

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More High School Students Are Taking College Classes. But Not Everyone Gets the Chance.

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A program in Ohio will help high school students earn credits toward associate degrees in health care, information technology and advanced manufacturing, and then have the option of transferring to universities to earn bachelor’s degrees.

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Tech Professions Students Should Consider

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Students can’t go wrong with future careers in information technology and computer science. Demand has grown for individuals with the knowledge and skills to meet their needs. Universities are offering various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs to prepare students for the future.