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

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The agency has created a pragmatic approach to evaluate and address basic improvements at the federal level. While IT and OT share common problems with security and operating profiles, there is a strong need for education-focused IT , OT, and cybersecurity leaders to find the resources to evaluate and plan for improving OT security.

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Demystifying the role of the school board director

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They also support and evaluate the superintendent, who is their only employee. That direction should align with the community’s desires as well as the needs of the students. School boards lay out big, long-term priorities such as strategic planning, budgetary goals, and financial stability.

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

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School staff should use the summer break to pause and catch their breath, and re-evaluate how they approached distance learning this spring. This scenario requires all educators, support staff, students, parents, and caregivers to remain nimble in the likelihood that there are quick changes in the way learning is accessed.”

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Can Colleges Reach Beyond Campus to Foster ‘Digital Equity’ in Communities?

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That may mean encouraging faculty with the right research skills and interests to evaluate digital outreach and access programs, or working with students to host listening sessions with members of local communities to document their digital needs, Mossberger suggested. Just having access doesn’t matter unless you can afford it.”

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When School Districts Buy From Amazon, Are They Getting the Best Deal? Maybe Not.

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Among the concerns raised in the report , published by the nonprofit Institute for Local Self-Reliance, are that the company uses its dynamic pricing model in a large public-sector contract—and that, ultimately, school districts risk not getting the best prices and local competitors lose out on business. First, a recap.

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One State Rolled Out a Promising Child Care Model. Now Others Are Replicating It.

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Another idea, he adds, is to work with local governments to change zoning codes so that they are more accommodating to center- and home-based child care. When people think of employer engagement, most policymakers say, ‘Oh, let’s make a tax credit,’” Aull says.

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Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education

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To evaluate the proposal, it is crucial to examine the federal and state roles in education, the historical and constitutional context, and the potential benefits and challenges of such a shift. Critics argue that education is best managed by state and local governments because they are closer to the specific needs of their communities.