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4 possible COVID learning realities

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Will schools convene in person again, will they have to move back to online learning in case of new viral outbreaks, or will learning remain online for now? Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders , a report from New America, asks just those questions.

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Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

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This past August, the Center for Internet Security’s Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), which serves state and local governments, reported that it expects an increase of as much as 86 percent in cybersecurity incidents aimed at K-12 school systems over the course of the current school year.

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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 be working with school boards, local government leaders, and legislatures to plan and prepare budget actions now that fill the gap. million malware attacks within the last 30 days.

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

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However, there are still nearly 30 million Americans that lack access to a fast and reliable internet connection to support distance learning, remote work, and telehealth. 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. 12 and higher education; financial institutions; and federal, state and local government organizations. through its wholesale division. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.

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