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4 possible COVID learning realities

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Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders , a report from New America, asks just those questions. Brick to Click Learning : Districts have resumed some traditional face-to-face classes, but have the ability to quickly move to distance learning if a new wave of COVID-19 emerges.

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7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks

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The rapid shift to distance learning accelerated an already growing trend. School districts should get access to those funds and get a running start to improving OT security. Limit access to OT systems based on job function and title using role-based network access controls.

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New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom

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To address these concerns, schools will be putting up signage promoting social distancing (74%) and issuing daily temperature checks (69%) and wellness checks (57%). State and local governments will be the major influencers about when schools reopen and teachers and students return to the classroom — and many are starting early.

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What Will Schools Do in the Fall? Here Are 4 Possible Scenarios

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All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

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Kajeet Private 5G™ Platform Launched, Enabling Private Wireless Networks For All

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The Kajeet Private 5G wireless platform is uniquely designed to simplify private networks and bring both private and public wireless access capabilities together in one solution. Private 5G For All The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of everyone having a broadband internet connection.

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Cox Business Brings High Speed Fiber Connectivity to Historical Jamestowne Island To Provide Virtual Explorations of the James Fort and Archaearium

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” The project to connect Historical Jamestowne Island was completed in early 2020 – just in time for distance learning. Students from across the country and even the world now have access to Jamestown like never before,” said Mark Summers, director of youth and public programs, Jamestown Rediscovery.

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