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Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

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Promethean® , a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. As ClassFlow is cloud-based, it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Department of Education. iKeepSafe assesses and certifies for compliance with U.S.

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Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

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The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction. Insufficient internet access in the homes of students or library patrons is a significant issue in the communities of 74% of respondents.

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4 steps to combat ransomware in schools

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Your custodian sees a flyer advertising a free meal for school employees and uses his phone to access the QR code at the bottom. As schools were struggling to respond to the global health pandemic last year, switching to remote learning and ensuring all kids had access to the online tools they needed, hackers recognized a vulnerability.

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When Colleges Sign ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Deals, Can Students and Professors Opt Out?

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Yet the contract terms for these subscription arrangements—which some publishers call “inclusive access” programs—raise questions about whether publishers and colleges pressure students into participating. These goals could “push the rapid adoption of access codes across the institution,” the report states.

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For Teens, Text-Based Crisis Lines Increase Accessibility Amid Mental Health Emergency

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That’s especially useful for young people who can’t afford or otherwise access mental health counseling because of their location. LGBTQ+ youth who call or text 988 are redirected to the Trevor Project crisis line, which can provide support that’s tailored to their specific needs.

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Promethean Announces the All-New ActivPanel with ActivSync, Delivering a Transformational and Intuitive User Experience

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SEATTLE, WA and NEW ORLEANS, LA–June 27, 2022– Promethean , a leading global education technology company, has announced the all-new ActivPanel with ActivSync that delivers the most robust, seamless, and secure user experience yet. See all of the features and specifications here. About Promethean.

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LinkedIn Pauses Changes to Lynda.com After Libraries Raise Privacy Concerns

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That turned out to cause particular challenges for public libraries, since it meant forcing library users to give personal information to LinkedIn to access the videos, a practice that violates long-standing privacy policies and norms. The changes had been set to go into effect in September.