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

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These hallowed halls of knowledge host sellable information, from Social Security numbers and medical histories to mental health records and bus routes on outdated systems, making them tempting targets for attackers. While summer breaks may offer a pause for students and staff, they often mark a hacker activity surge.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

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Constructivism is a student-centered philosophy that emphasizes hands-on learning and active participation in lessons. Constructivists believe that learning is an active process so the most effective way to learn is through discovery. Students constantly build new understanding on old knowledge. Learning is iterative.

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The 5 best ways to celebrate CTE Month 2024

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Increase Involvement in Career and Technical Student Organizations A career and technical student organization (CTSO) is an extracurricular group for students in CTE pathways to further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.

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How to teach taxes to kids: Fun Activities for 2nd-4th graders

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Priceless Ponderings How to teach taxes to kids: Fun Activities for 2nd-4th graders Teaching taxes to kids is not the easiest topic to make exciting. This tax provides the bulk of the money for local governments to keep schools open, fund police and fire departments. Try a Community Builders activity. And who knows?

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This Workforce Partnership Trains Tech Talent. Can It Boost Civic Engagement Too?

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The top now consists of offices for entrepreneurs who brew coffee and beer, design batteries and drones, and sculpt art for Burning Man—among a motley collection of other activities. They have been working with local governments and tech companies to design solutions to problems such as homelessness, water conservation and clean energy.

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How to Promote Civic Engagement through English and Math

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Such activities are wonderful ways for student activism and to contribute to the betterment of one’s community regardless of the nature of the activity. Promotes Knowledge. Teachers can present students with a STEM activity that can relate to a community concern. Ways to Promote Civic Engagement. Classroom Culture.

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Students Call for Hands-On Civic Education to Prepare Them for Democracy

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Among long-standing democracies, American youth aren’t all that politically active. In recent years, a number of states have passed civics testing mandates to pressure students to become more civically active. Unlike many students in the country, Ta is politically engaged. But some states seem to want younger people involved.

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