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Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

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For instance, while the platforms accessibility and flexibility have made Android the platform of choice for educational apps, its open-source structure allows developers to build upon shared libraries and frameworks, many of which have inherent vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access.

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Storefront Advising Programs Bring Free College Counseling Into Low-Income Communities

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At such high schools, counselors are often overwhelmed with large caseloads and unable to offer personalized guidance to students interested in more than a high school diploma, says Melissa Martinez, director of college access and success for Project GRAD Houston, the nonprofit that runs programs at cafécollege Houston.

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Aspen Institute’s Newest Ascend Fellows Represent a Tightening Focus on Early Childhood

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Some providers are offering new benefits to existing employees, such as mental health counseling. Rucker taught in the classroom for a couple of years, then joined the city of Baltimore as its Head Start coordinator, launching her career at the intersection of early childhood and local government. So I find time.

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Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

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It is responsible for overseeing federal funding for schools, enforcing federal laws in education, and ensuring equal access for students across the country. Critics argue that education is best managed by state and local governments because they are closer to the specific needs of their communities. Federal programs (i.e.,