Technology: Page 13

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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a bipartisan K-12 cybersecurity proposal to changes to how OCR handles complaints, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 17?

    By • April 21, 2023
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    Bipartisan, bicameral proposal aims to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

    The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act aims to create a K-12 information center and cyberattack tracker while funding resources to address risks and threats.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    School Safety and Security

    Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    AERA ’23: Short-burst 1:1 tutoring model shows promise

    A classroom-based model that offers early literacy tutoring for 5 to 7 minutes can make noticeable gains, according to a Stanford researcher’s findings.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From a new federal grant program’s launch to the latest data tracking anti-CRT legislation nationwide, what did you learn from our stories the week of April 10?

    By • April 14, 2023
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    How spring break cyberattacks held up learning, tech use in 2 school systems

    Research has found schools are more susceptible to ransomware attacks over the weekends and during holidays.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Renaissance Learning completes purchase of GL Education

    The acquisition is expected to expand Renaissance’s footprint as well as its suite of personalized teaching solutions.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    TikTok remains top social app for teens despite drop in favorability, study finds

    Piper Sandler’s latest Taking Stock With Teens report again found the ByteDance app most highly regarded, followed by Snap and Instagram.

    By Jessica Deyo • April 10, 2023
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    Education data breaches hit record high in 2021

    Nearly 2.6 million records across 771 educational institutions were exposed that year, according to a report by Comparitech.

    By • April 10, 2023
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    Turnitin unveils AI writing detection tool

    A third of students ages 12-17 say they’ve used ChatGPT for school, according to Walton Family Foundation data.

    By • April 3, 2023
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    Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From one state’s expansion of school choice to the grim count of gunfire incidents on school grounds, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 27?

    By • March 31, 2023
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    North Dakota becomes first state to require K-12 cybersecurity education

    Building on a state cyber-education initiative, the law requires students to take at least one course in computer science or cybersecurity.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT’s student data privacy

    OpenAI’s ChatGPT will share its information with anyone, said one school CIO during a panel at the Consortium for School Networking conference.

    By • March 29, 2023
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    How is New York setting the standard for implementing student data privacy policies?

    A Future of Privacy Forum report shares how the state used its Educational Service Agency model to leverage new district regulations over student privacy.

    By • March 22, 2023
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    New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract

    In a letter canceling its services with tutoring company Paper, the state’s Public Education Department said enrollment and student engagement did not meet expectations.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Ed tech sector wary following Silicon Valley Bank failure

    Despite federal intervention, concerns remain as many startups are relying on temporary solutions to meet obligations and anxiety persists around access to funds.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    Top ed tech sites used by schools employ ‘extensive’ tracking tools

    While ed tech sites often use cookies and trackers, a small share — 7.4% — also use session recorders, according to a new study.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    CISA launches ransomware warning pilot for critical infrastructure providers

    The agency already warned dozens of organizations about ProxyNotShell.

    By David Jones • March 14, 2023
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    Ransomware gang claims responsibility for cyberattack on Minneapolis schools

    Medusa, a ransomware group, leaked alleged sensitive student information on its website as it asked the district to pay $1 million to delete the stolen data.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    3 urgent reasons schools should adopt solar power – beyond ‘going green’

    From saving money to preparing students for success, here’s how districts can benefit from solar power.

    March 13, 2023
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    IXL Learning acquires Teachers Pay Teachers

    In 2022, TPT had a record number of teachers purchasing educator-created resources and earning money from their content, according to IXL.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    5 tips for navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom

    While some districts have already blocked access to the artificial intelligence chatbot, some educators have advised against knee-jerk reactions.

    By Elena Ferrarin • March 8, 2023
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    4 ways the National Cybersecurity Strategy could shape K-12

    From increasing tech companies’ accountability to combating ransomware attacks, ed tech experts weigh the significance of the White House plan.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    From finance to food, DC school aims to make CTE more attractive, accessible

    At a CTE Month event, educators and students discussed how enhancing career and technical offerings can boost postsecondary success.

    By • March 3, 2023
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    Los Angeles school district confirms sensitive student data leaked

    Health records and psychological assessments of about 2,000 students, including 60 current students, were exposed by last year’s ransomware attack.

    By Matt Kapko • March 1, 2023
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    AASA 2023: How 3 districts are working to transform teaching and learning

    Though education is often slow to embrace change, factors like artificial intelligence and industry demand for specific skill sets are forcing momentum.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023