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Addressing student mental health is no longer a task to be handled solely by professionals outside the confines of school. Student mental health was already declining in the years between 2010 and 2019, as we saw marked increases in anxiety, depression, and suicidality. These issues were only exacerbated by the pandemic and continue to be deeply impactful within the walls of classrooms. More
Two ed tech providers that suffered data breaches that compromised private student information have seen civil lawsuits reach vastly different results — yet both should serve as a stark warning for ed tech companies collecting student data, a data privacy attorney told THE Journal. More
The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging public sector and critical infrastructure organizations to enroll in its new Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot program to receive notifications anytime a new relevant vulnerability being exploited by threat actors is identified.
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Upcoming K–12 Events
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June 26–29, 2023
Napa Valley, California
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July 18–20, 2023
Washington, D.C. & virtual
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July 31–August 3, 2023
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Brought to you by the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal, the 2023 Tech Tactics in Education conference offers hands-on learning, practical tips, and strategic discussions on critical cybersecurity issues and key data infrastructure and practices across K–12 and higher education. Access the latest thinking on current and emerging technology, data, and security trends impacting education institutions, as well as models for implementation, best practices, and strategies for effective technology leadership. If you are a technology leader in K–12 or higher education, data specialist, cybersecurity pro, or other individual charged with technology decision-making on campus, you’ll find valuable information for any experience level, team size, or institution type.
Nov. 7–9, 2023
Orlando, Florida
Upcoming K–12 Grants
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As you seek out software and services to augment online and blended instruction this year, start here.
Please see the list of grant opportunities here (includes ongoing updates)
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and Over $5,000
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: For grants up to $5,000, deadline is March 1, 2023, and every three months thereafter; for grants over $5,000, deadline is May 1, 2023, and Nov. 1, 2023
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Sponsor: Voya Financial
Award: $2,000 (50 awards) + three top prizes of $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000
Number of Awards: 53
Application Deadline: April 28, 2023
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Sponsor: Mobile Beacon
Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis
Ongoing K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Inventionland Education
Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
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Sponsor: National Education Association Foundation
Award: $2,000 or $5,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Feb. 1, June 1 and Oct. 15 of each year
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
Award: $500
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
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Sponsor: Cook Center for Human Connection
Award: $5,000 matching grant
Number of Awards: 20 for 2022–23 school year
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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Sponsor: Edthena
Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
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Deadline: Ongoing (30 total awards in 2021, with applications accepted until Nov. 1)
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Call for Papers & Proposals
Submit calls for papers/proposals to [email protected].
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Submissions Due: April 3, 2023
Upcoming Webinars
Webinars On Demand
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On Demand
Sponsor: RingCentral
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THE News Update is a thrice-weekly newsletter covering the latest in technology trends, tools, and usage for K-12 instruction and administration. Opinion pieces by leading technology experts and visionaries provide insight on a variety of critical issues. News, announcements, and need-to-know statistics give readers a quick look at timely news and events affecting the education community. Please direct any questions or comments about THE News Update to [email protected]
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