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K–12 Leaders Can Work with Local Governments to Address the Digital Divide

EdTech Magazine

Students lack the connectivity and devices they need to succeed, and educators are struggling to provide meaningful learning environments without these tools. While there is no easy solution to digital inequity, there is help if K–12 leaders know where to look.

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4 possible COVID learning realities

eSchool News

What does learning in a post-COVID world look like? 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? Related content: District tech successes in the midst of COVID.

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

eSchool News

Notably, the K-12 segment is the largest consumer of Android-based mobile learning apps. To make matters worse, the growing connected device networks and remote learning opportunities further exacerbate these vulnerabilities. Of course, digital learning also depends heavily on internet access. With over 3.3

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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

eSchool News

As AI technologies like generative AI and assistive tools become increasingly prevalent in learning environments, it is crucial that educators understand both their benefits and limitations. Key findings in the report include: 1.

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Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

eSchool News

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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Stronger Together: How Collaboration Leads to Better Remote Learning Outcomes

EdTech Magazine

To make it happen, district leaders are working in partnership with local government, nonprofits, vendors and other stakeholders. The School District of Palm Beach County is driving the creation of a civic Wi-Fi mesh network that will bring broadband to some 25,000 students.

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3 educator concerns about the return to classrooms

eSchool News

The Rave Mobile Safety Back-to-School Safety Concerns Report highlights the top concerns educators have as they return to classrooms, as well as the steps they’re taking to create a safe teaching and learning environment. Related content: How 1:1 provides digital equity during COVID-19.