AWS -- THE Journal

SPOTLIGHTING AWS:

The AWS Cloud frees schools and districts from the distractions of managing infrastructure, reduces risk, and improves digital equity so they can focus on students. With the AWS Cloud, schools and districts can access industry-shaping technology at an affordable cost, no matter the scale. From back-end data management to virtual desktops, AWS offers tools so that every student gets the attention they need to thrive.

Through an infusion of relief funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have the financial resources to invest in the care and welfare of the students and families in their districts. Schools are navigating school closures, which are on the rise once again as districts struggle with increased pandemic-related caseloads and staff shortages, and serious incidents on campuses, which have called into question the physical safety of students, who are seeking out crisis care in greater numbers.

However, in our digital world, there are increasingly more resources that are available to help schools and students navigate their ever-changing reality. This set of resources provides practical insights, trends and best practices for protecting your students as they learn in and maneuver through a world that is offering a larger-than-normal share of change.

Guide: Encourage Digital Citizenship with Your Child
Digital citizenship skills are essential for children to communicate, collaborate, think critically, and learn effectively with technology. In this guide, we'll address what topics schools and districts need to discuss with their students in order to instill good digital citizenship habits, including understanding user data, practicing digital literacy and digital wellness, acknowledging the digital divide, and more!
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Case Study: Weber School District
Weber School District in Ogden, Utah was looking for a proactive solution for monitoring school-issued Gmail and Google Drive accounts for signs of cyberbullying, suicidal ideation, sexual predators, school shootings, and more. Find out why Bark for Schools was the perfect fit.
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Solution Brief: Safety Through Communication
CrisisGo is leading the way in school safety and wellness with providing easy-to-use, secure, streamlined solutions. Their guide highlights their proactive, preventative approach to school safety and the ways they prioritize the mental health of all stakeholders.
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Report: The State of Student Safety
Gaggle, a leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided devices and platforms, saw just how much students struggled during the pandemic. Their annual report highlights key trends in harmful student behavior and shows the frequency of these behaviors among students nationwide, so leaders are aware of these threats and can take steps to address them.
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Additional Resources

Spotlight: Online Student Safety
The number of attacks on schools’ networks and viral classrooms have seen significant increases. In this Spotlight, assess possible digital vulnerabilities; learn how students may be partaking in digital self-harm; gain insights on popular platforms; evaluate whether students are being groomed to accept over-surveillance; and consider the safety of students’ data storage. Access the Spotlight now to learn more.
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Guide: New Technologies to Ensure Student Safety in the Digital Age
From tools that help adults create a kid-friendlier Internet to an AI that recognizes signs of bullying and even intuits risks of self-harm, Securly breaks new ground and innovates to meet modern problems head-on to keep students safe in a digital age.
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