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How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

eSchool News

Key points: The education sector is a key target for cyberattackers Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025 How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSNs IT Leadership hub The education sector is facing a growing and multiplying menace: a surge in cyberattacks by ransomware groups that are leveraging generative artificial intelligence and other sophisticated tools.

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Unlocking Learning Fun: How Educational Bini Games Foster Child Development

Ask a Tech Teacher

If you haven’t heard of Bini Games, you’re not alone. When they contacted me about sharing their website with my readers, I checked it out and agreed it was a great idea. Their offerings are designed to support multiple facets of child development through engaging, interactive, and fun gameplay. Here’s a more detailed peek into how they assist cognitive growth, critical thinking, and creativity: Unlocking Learning Fun: How Educational Bini Games Foster Child Development Parents

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Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources

eSchool News

This post originally appeared on the NAS news site and is reposted here with permission. Key points: STEM learning in rural areas can leverage strong connections to surroundings and students culture Using free resources to connect the environment to education 3 tips to authentically engage students in real-world STEM learning For more news on STEM education trends, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a road

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Pioneering a Future Where Education Meets Innovation

k12 Digest

Dr. Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. Starting as an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), he quickly recognized that the classroom, while impactful, was just the beginning of where change could happen.

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Illinois’ Valley View School District 365 Selects Adaptive Online Reading Program to Improve Student Literacy in Grades 6-8  

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC Illinois Valley View School District 365 (VVSD) has selected the adaptive online reading program DreamBox Reading Plus by Discovery Education to support efforts to improve student literacy in grades 6-8 this year. An edtech leader, Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 solutions trusted by teachers and students around the world.

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St. Sebastian Parish School: Inspiring Faith, Community, and Future-Ready Leaders

k12 Digest

When Anthony Rohr walks the halls of St. Sebastian Parish School , hes reminded of the generations who have passed through its doorsstudents who not only learned their ABCs but also grew in faith, character, and community. This year, the school celebrates 95 years of educating young minds, a milestone that speaks volumes about its enduring commitment to excellence.

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Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One

Faculty Focus

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply arent motivated to read it. They often find syllabi overwhelming, unengaging, or even unreadable.

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Beyond Syllabus Week: Creative Strategies to Engage Students from Day One

Faculty Focus

Ever wonder why students dont read the syllabus, despite the time and effort we put into creating it? It serves as a contract between instructors and students (Eberly, Newton, & Wiggins, 2001), outlining the entire semesters expectations, assignments, and deadlines. Yet, many students simply arent motivated to read it. They often find syllabi overwhelming, unengaging, or even unreadable.

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Solving for America’s Math Crisis

TNTP Blog

NAEP , also known as the Nations Report Card, showed fourth and eighth graders in the United States scoring lower in math in 2024 than they did before the pandemic. But the sobering truth is that national math scores have been on the decline for over a decade. The achievement gap is widening, and on the TIMSS international assessment, American students rank considerably lower than the top 10 countries in math.

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March Writing Prompts

The Moffatt Girls

March is the perfect time to refresh your writing routine with engaging and meaningful March writing prompts! Whether you’re celebrating St. Patricks Day, exploring the changing weather, or learning about plant life cycles, our March Journal Writing Prompts will help young writers strengthen their skills in a fun and stress-free way. Why Use March Journal Writing Prompts?

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Basic education in Washington state: A primer

Southwest Washington Education

In this first installment of a two-part series, Dick Rylander and Larry Rose provide a basic background of information from the State Constitution and legislative actions Dick Rylander & Larry Roe for Clark County Today The detailed information is shared from online sources.

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Louisiana’s NAEP Score — A Victory for the Science of Reading?

Edsurge

When Louisiana made gains in reading proficiency in a recent Congressionally-mandated assessment, it stuck out. NAEP known as the nations report card painted a grim picture about reading skills across the country, with an uncomfortable number of fourth and eighth graders scoring below basic reading levels. But Louisiana was an exception. The state has one of the highest rates of illiteracy in the U.S.

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Washington’s paramount duty to public education: Part 2

Southwest Washington Education

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Dick Rylander and Larry Roe address the question: What is Washington states paramount duty under the law and state constitution? Dick Rylander & Larry Roe for Clark County Today Original article can be found at: Opinion: Washingtons paramount duty to public education – ClarkCountyToday.