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EDUCATION EXTORTIONWhat Albuquerque Public Schools learned from a cyberattack
The New Mexico school district shored up defenses after a "devastating" 2022 experience and is working with partners to prevent another crisis.
By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Election 2024: Where Harris, Trump stand on AI regulation
Analysts expect Kamala Harris to largely continue the current approach to AI oversight, while Donald Trump’s promise to repeal a Biden executive order signals a major shift.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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TrendlineSchool 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.
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EDUCATION EXTORTIONSchool ransomware attacks are on the rise. What can districts do?
Cyberattacks inflict logistical, legal and financial damage on schools — and take an emotional and physical toll on their communities.
By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the cost of school culture wars to a lawsuit challenging a district’s enforcement of AI, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Education Department releases highly anticipated AI toolkit for schools
The federal guidance, prompted by a Biden administration executive order, includes district strategies for mitigating risks and developing AI use policies.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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What can be learned from early adopters of AI?
About a third of 40 school districts who were first to use artificial intelligence lack formal policies on the tool, a CRPE analysis found.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Opinion3 lessons from a school district’s IT modernization journey
A district information technology director details how his team would be playing “a perpetual game of catch up” if it hadn’t addressed aging infrastructure.
By Bob Fishtrom • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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AI discipline lawsuit highlights need for school policies
The student’s parents say his punishment was “arbitrary and capricious” and that claims of cheating constituted “threats, intimidation and coercion.”
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Adults back classroom cellphone bans but are less supportive of all-day limits
Of those opposing classroom restrictions, 60% say parents should be able to reach their child when needed.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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The power of unified cybersecurity and safety systems in K-12 education
Balance cybersecurity and safety needs while doing more with less by adopting a unified approach.
By Charlie Sander • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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How AI can improve tutor effectiveness
A Stanford University study finds an AI tutor assistance tool improved student performance and increased tutors’ capacity to support learning.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Digital PromiseLateral reading: Combating misinformation and strengthening media literacy in the AI era
The rapidly evolving technology landscape creates multiple challenges for schools and the workplace to counter misinformation. Lateral reading skills can help.
By Barbara Pape and Pati Ruiz • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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FCC releases cybersecurity resource guide for budget-constrained schools
The resources spotlight free and low-cost options as well as key steps for protection following a record-breaking year for ransomware in 2023.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues
K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.
By Anna Merod • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images
Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Are digital devices hindering reading progress?
A Maryland nonprofit sounds a warning that technology can have detrimental effects on students’ reading and critical thinking skills.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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ASBO '24How AI could benefit school business officials
From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights
Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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TrackerRising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2024-25
These exemplary administrators are excelling on school culture, career education, learning technology and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?
Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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$26M Talkspace contract with NYC stirs student data privacy concerns
Privacy advocates say the free telehealth counseling service is asking teens to disclose personal and sensitive information when signing up.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2024
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