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

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As you enter today's classrooms, it's clear: Technology isn't just a tool, it's the driving force behind vibrant communities, shaping how students learn and teachers connect. Many schools prioritize stakeholder collaboration in the process of assessing technological needs. Gauna has 16 years of experience within the district.

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Most School Districts Still Lack Data-Privacy Personnel

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Only a few years ago, before the pandemic, finding a school district with a dedicated leadership position focused on data privacy was like spotting a “unicorn”—something so rare it was practically mythical. Unlike mythical unicorns, though, some of these school privacy officers actually exist. Well, yes and no. But mostly no.

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See the Big Picture: Holistic Student Support with Data Interoperability in K-12 Schools

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One answer lies in better communication between parents, students and schools through data interoperability. It is one of the most prominent technological aspects of our everyday lives, but because it works behind the scenes, we don’t typically see it in action.

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

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million high school students take college courses each year. Additionally, access to dual-enrollment programs is less available at schools that serve more low-income students and students of color. In Arizona, for instance, an effort will help high school students earn credits toward manufacturing degrees at local community colleges.

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4 Ways HS Students Develop the IT Skills for Higher Education

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There’s still time this school year to help high school students learn the skills they’ll require to thrive in Higher Education. 4 Ways to Inspire Kids to Pursue a Degree In Information Technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. More on College and Career.

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Epic Outages of Edtech Tools Show K-12 Schools Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

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A recent cyberattack that affected the biggest school district in the country is a reminder of an increase in cybersecurity incidents at schools across the U.S. As such attacks become more common, schools may need to do more to build their ability to prevent attacks and to hold private vendors to high standards, experts say.

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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? Exponentially worse.