THE News Update
What You Need to Know Now
4/25/2023
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OpenWiFi, Wi-Fi 7, 6 GHz, 5G Convergence to Drive Growth in Wireless Networking

Despite a number of challenges facing the tech sector in 2023, the next five years will see substantial growth in the proliferation of new wireless networking technologies, both in the enterprise and among consumers.

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ClassLink's New DataGuard Tool 'Masks' PII in Roster Data Shared with Vendors

Identity and access management provider ClassLink has launched a new tool called DataGuard designed to reduce the amount of sensitive private data shared by schools with ed tech vendors, according to a news release.

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ParentSquare Adds Virtual Phone Feature for School Staff

School-home communications provider ParentSquare has unveiled a new Virtual Phone feature to its platform that documents and records voice communications between educators and families just as it does with other types of exchanges, according to a news release.

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Raptor Technologies Acquires SchoolPass, Will Integrate Its Attendance and Dismissal Automation Features

School safety software provider Raptor Technologies has acquired SchoolPass and will integrate the latter’s cloud-based attendance automation and dismissal automation into the Raptor Tech platform, according to a news release.

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Upcoming K–12 Events

  • Tech Tactics in Education: Data and IT Security in the New Now

    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

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Professional Resources

The Sky is Not Falling: Turnitin Urges Educators to 'Meet the Moment' of ChatGPT

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THE Journal Insider podcast spoke with two former teachers who are now working on Turnitin's ChatGPT detection and generative AI features for educators, who explained how OpenAI will change how writing is taught – and why that's a good thing. Listen to the podcast or read the full report.

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Testing 1-2-3: See the Nolej AI Interactive Lesson-Builder in Action

THE Journal tested Nolej AI's new software for teachers that automatically turns uploaded documents, audio, video or a website URL into an editable, interactive lesson package with summaries, glossaries, flashcards, and quizzes. Watch on YouTube or read the full report.

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