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Adding up the real cost of password management for school districts
IT support for lost or forgotten passwords can add up to a significant amount of money, but how much is it really costing?
March 23, 2020 -
FCC waives E-rate gift rules as coronavirus closures highlight remote learning inequity
Participants in the federal telecommunications discount program can now accept free services and equipment to facilitate home connectivity for students.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesTrendlineCybersecurity in K-12 Education
From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.
By K-12 Dive staff -
Present and accounted for? Coronavirus-related school closures create attendance challenges
Experts say regardless of the method used to track e-learning participation, ongoing contact with students will be essential.
By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2020 -
Push to close homework gap grows as coronavirus necessitates virtual learning
The Federal Communications Commission and lawmakers are moving on efforts to increase families' home internet access and facilitate remote learning.
By Naaz Modan • March 13, 2020 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: What makes a 'transformational' school?
Fully aware of the preponderance of buzzwords in K-12, Leicester Public Schools' Matthew X. Joseph shares an action plan to meaningfully rethink schools.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2020 -
Report: Safety tip lines flag bullying, drug use, suicide risk
Though the technology was originally meant to identify gun violence threats, a national study found 75% of principals thought tip lines made them more aware of overall safety issues in their schools.
By Naaz Modan • March 2, 2020 -
Soft skills are an invaluable 'counterpart to STEM.' Here's how a USC program is equipping teens
The Center for Third Space Thinking usually trains corporate executives, but founder Ernest Wilson says there are five competencies K-12 students "desperately need" to succeed in a tech-focused world.
By Linda Jacobson • March 2, 2020 -
Opinion
5 critical steps to securing modern school networks
A district director of information technology details how to protect schools from increasing ransomware attacks that have cost organizations billions of dollars.
By Matthew J. Frederickson • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Teaching students to use what's around them bolsters critical thinking
A middle school math teacher says having students use resources like calculators to identify different approaches to problems strengthens soft skills.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Darling-Hammond: School structures make it hard for educators to 'care effectively'
Last week's AASA conference also included superintendents from Dallas, Savannah-Chatham County and Kansas City, Missouri, discussing a variety of approaches to personalization.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
10 factors that help determine ed tech success or failure
Schools spend $13 billion annually on ed tech, and the EdTech Genome Project plans to further study the variables identified to help schools and districts make better-informed investments.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Green initiatives expand hands-on science opportunities for students
At Grant Elementary School in Missouri, students grow native plants inside a portable classroom called the Eco-Schoolhouse that sports solar panels.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Is instructional coaching an answer to preventing waste in ed tech?
As schools work to unlock the full benefits of new devices and platforms, many districts are looking to instructional coaching to help educators tap into the possibilities.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Customized microcredential programs benefit rural schools with convenient PD options
These programs can be remotely accessed and individualized for teachers who otherwise have limited opportunities for personalized professional learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 24, 2020 -
Report: Climate change literacy, early childhood focus shaping STEM in 2020
Other factors trending in STEM include a more comprehensive approach to tech and a growing interest in computer science, 100Kin10 finds, but a persistent shortage of teachers remains a hindrance.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 24, 2020 -
FETC 2020: Are you ready for a middle school revolution?
Middle school has a reputation as a tough period for students and teachers, but Georgia administrator Derek McCoy says it doesn't have to be that way.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2020 -
FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking
The method allows educators to successfully craft lesson plans that integrate tech as a means to an end rather than the core component, speakers said.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2020 -
FETC 2020: District shares tips, benefits for launching student-run IT help desk
A student technology internship program made a 1:1 tech transformation in New York's Webster Central School District possible while giving students valuable skills and practical experience.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2020 -
6 K-12 districts to watch in 2020
Where some see gains with student success and technological innovation, others continue to face takeover threats and lawsuits.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 13, 2020 -
NY district launches facial recognition technology after addressing privacy concerns
The tech has been met with pushback over issues related to student data privacy and false identification in districts nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
5 K-12 trends to watch in 2020
New approaches to assessment, concerns over security and privacy, and reimagining what defines classrooms and instruction are among factors that will drive education in the coming year.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 6, 2020 -
Recent school ransomware attacks highlight need for ongoing vigilance
At least two such attacks have been reported so far in 2020, with the number of publicly disclosed incidents climbing to 745 since 2016 as schools become increasingly valuable targets by hackers.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 3, 2020 -
Districts can deploy tech-savvy students to support IT staff
Allowing students to put skills to practical use and earn industry certification can also alleviate the burden on strained school and district IT staff.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 2, 2020 -
How to emphasize, teach and use computational thinking
Once aligned to coding and computer science, the skill can be woven into other areas of curriculum and assessment.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019 -
Girls Take Flight program recruits San Diego high school girls to pilot drones
The program's biggest challenge has been finding female drone pilots to teach, as experts say having women role models is key to getting more girls in STEM.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2019