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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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Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

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Good patch management starts by setting a strategy for implementation, like establishing alerts and leveraging unified consoles, and working towards regular device audits, patch testing, and rollback plans. Finally, get serious about access. A summer test education can’t afford to fail Schools can’t tackle this challenge alone.

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A Lockdown Abroad Disrupts Testing at Home

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Students who were expecting to take online tests proctored by Examity received a notice that the service had been temporarily suspended. Consequently, test-takers will not be able to access their proctoring appointments today.” Effective immediately, 3/22/2020, all testing via EXAMITY in India has been halted at this time.

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ParentSquare Partners with MyVRSpot to Enhance Video Messaging to K-12 School-Home Engagement Platform

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” Educators that participated in the initial pilot testing with ParentSquare and MyVRSpot are eager to begin implementing this new video capability school- and district-wide. and handles the backend video transcoding and hosting needs for several state and local government agencies, not for profits, and corporate entities.

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Districts put DEI into action

eSchool News

Internet access is not affordable for all families, so that raises the question around whether this is about equitable access to technology or about affordability. Through one of our internet providers, families can also get internet access for $10 per month. Technically, access has to happen first. Without question.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

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Internet access is not affordable for all families, so that raises the question around whether this is about equitable access to technology or about affordability. Through one of our internet providers, families can also get internet access for $10 per month. Technically, access has to happen first. Without question.

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

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Students come here from miles around to meet—first-come, first-served—with advisers for help navigating all things higher education, from admissions tests to majors to meningitis shots. At cafécollege Houston, “parking is accessible and it’s a comfortable and warm environment,” Martinez says. The advice is free.