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New Era of Cyber Attacks Requires a Multi-layered Security Strategy for Schools

It's time to move beyond the limitations of prevention-only cybersecurity and adopt a multi-layered security strategy to combat a new era of cyber threats for K-12 schools.  

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Navigating New E-Rate Rules for WiFi Hotspots

Beginning in funding year 2025, WiFi hotspots will be eligible for E-rate Category One discounts. Here's what you need to know about your school's eligibility, funding caps, tracking requirements, and more.

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5 Lessons Learned from an AI Early Adopter

A 6th grade ELA teacher offers best practices based on his experience using AI tools and features in the classroom.

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AI on AI in Education: A Dialogue

Scholars are doing lots of asking and predicting about the risks and rewards of generative artificial intelligence in school, but has anyone asked the all-knowing chatbots?

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Today's K-12 Cybersecurity Threats — And How to Combat Them

An analysis of the cybersecurity landscape for education institutions and tips on how defenders can comfortably face new and emerging threats.

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Not a Gamer? You Can Still Teach Game Design!

Designing games is a powerful way for students to learn transferable and in-demand skills, and teaching it can be as easy as allowing students to demonstrate their learning using tools they choose.

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Diving Deep into Data to Support Students

By changing its approach to data and assessment, Maunawili Elementary School has been able to fine-tune instruction, better engage students, and find interventions that work.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Platforms to Increase Student Learning: One District's Journey

As educators, we cannot afford to delay providing instruction on appropriate use of artificial intelligence platforms to our students. Doing so places them at a significant disadvantage as they enter college and/or the workforce.

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5 Steps to Incorporate Inclusivity into Your School Safety Plan

When the needs of every student, teacher, and staff member are considered in an inclusive safety plan, everyone can feel safe and protected — and better focus on academic success.

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Teaching and Learning, Cheating, and Assessment in the Age of AI

The evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence require new approaches to instruction. Here, two leaders from the innovative Ulster BOCES share their expertise on AI's potential role in the classrooms of today and tomorrow.