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

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2021

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

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

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2025

While summer breaks may offer a pause for students and staff, they often mark a hacker activity surge. When students own the device in question, the situation gets a little trickier. With personal devices, finding the right balance between protecting a students privacy and securing data is crucial.

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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Potential of AI for accessibility AI tools can significantly improve personalized learning by tailoring educational content to meet the unique needs and preferences of each student, especially those with disabilities. It also urges ongoing collaboration to ensure effective and intentional AI implementation.

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Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

eSchool News

MARCH 9, 2022

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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4 possible COVID learning realities

eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

The report makes clear that schools will need to have some kind of distance learning plans in place for the fall–and they’ll need to ensure students have reliable internet access. District leaders work closely with local government and health officials to monitor health, CDC guidance, and reopening procedures.

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3 educator concerns about the return to classrooms

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Mental and physical health of both teachers and students, along with enforcing social distancing practices, are chief concerns voiced by school administrators, teachers, and staff in a new survey about a return to classrooms.

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Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

And it’s increasingly common that we’ve seen school systems literally have to close, send students and teachers home and not even be able to deliver any services whatsoever. But even still, when students and teachers are back in school, it can be weeks, or sometimes even months. And responding to a significant incident.

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Kajeet to Bring Next-Gen Private 5G to Schools & Students Across America in Partnership with Google Cloud

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The goal of the partnership is to help transform the future of education by: Connecting the unconnected students and communities with high-quality wireless Internet and Close the Digital Divide once and for all. Many school districts aspire to provide adequate off-campus broadband access to their staff and students.

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Schools are getting creative as they strive to improve indoor air quality

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After shouldering responsibilities for keeping students and staff safe and healthy in a global pandemic – you may have felt the weight of the world on your shoulders for the past several months or still feeling this with expectations for next year. Government Accountability Office estimate.

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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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Gaggle and AWS Collaborate to Create Mental Health Hotline that Connects K-12 Students to Trained Crisis Counselors, Anywhere, Anytime

eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2022

schools are doing their best to support students, but with staffing shortages and additional challenges exacerbated by the widespread disruption in teaching and learning, the education community needs solutions to help with recovery. ReachOut is designed for immediate support for students experiencing any mental and emotional crisis.

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3 ways MDM helps fight school cyberattacks

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2023

The second-largest educational district in the country, with more than 600,000 students and 25,000 employees, had its email taken offline and other internal systems affected by the cyberattack. But many local governments and educational institutions remain unprepared for this type of active threat.

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Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

(PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant.

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New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Authored by Fernanda Pérez Perez, a recipient of The Blaschke Fellowship, the report explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance educational accessibility and support for students, particularly those with disabilities.

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Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2024

The breach resulted in a significant data leak, compromising sensitive student information. This collaborative effort unites federal, state, and local governments to provide schools with essential guidance and resources for strengthening their cyber resilience.

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant Program

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

. – May 4, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to enterprises, state and local governments, students and IoT solution providers, today announced the official launch of its 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant program.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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Stronger Together: How Collaboration Leads to Better Remote Learning Outcomes

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

With the rush to virtual schooling, districts nationwide have been looking for ways to expand student connectivity. 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. Officials in Palm Beach County, Fla., called in the cavalry to help.

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At An estimated 12 million students in the U.S. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.

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Supporting Students Means Taking Care of Parents, Too. Here?s How Schools Can Help.

Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

From “ teacher caravans ” to virtual office hours, read alouds, and dance breaks, they have provided students with much-needed support to complement their education during a time of unprecedented disruption. But what about the wellbeing of parents? Should schools play a role in supporting their wellbeing, too?

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How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers. It’s no secret that school districts are a gold mine for hackers, who can exploit all of the confidential student, parent and employee data available for financial gain or to assuage a personal grudge. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:35.

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Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

. – April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. About Kajeet.

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Defeat the Digital Divide Helps Bring Reliable Internet Connections to Schools Nationwide

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

Like Jacob, many students with disabilities are forced to work extra, advocates argue. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Some disability advocates say they appreciate that the Justice Department shifted the burden away from students.

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New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Chief among those concerns are the mental and physical health of both teachers and students and enforcing social distancing practices. 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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ParentSquare Partners with MyVRSpot to Enhance Video Messaging to K-12 School-Home Engagement Platform

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

Teachers can also easily create and share lessons using the built-in recorder tools in MyVRSpot and then add the videos to the posts they create in ParentSquare – giving teachers and students the tools they need to teach and be future-ready citizens. Stevens said. For more information about MyVRSpot, visit www.myvrspot.com.

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How satellite technology can help close the digital divide

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

It may not be unusual, but it is unacceptable that these realities are allowed to hurt students.”. What remains is for local governments and school administrators to seize the initiative and pursue the best service at the best value to eliminate the digital divide in our schools. The reason comes down to economics.

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FERPA Compliance in the Digital Age: What K–12 Schools Need to Know

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

That figure, which continues to grow, increasingly includes schools, putting students’ personal data at risk. K–12 schools are already hard-pressed to protect student data under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and to keep students safe from identity theft, fraud and extortion. by Erin Cunningham.

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Demystifying the role of the school board director

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

That direction should align with the community’s desires as well as the needs of the students. Another approach is referred to as the trustee model, where the board member believes that voters elected them to use their best judgment in ways that are in line with the overall needs of the whole community and student body. I did not.

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Election Organizing Went Online This Year With Help From Students Too Young to Vote

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Students younger than 18 volunteered as poll workers, organized voter registration drives and hosted forums for candidates to discuss their platforms. I think that's why we’ve seen a rise in youth involvement in the political process,” says Claire Gelillo, a 17-year-old student and activist. And teenagers answered the call.

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Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Euna MTSS is a well-established, evidence-based framework that provides tiered support tailored to individual student needs, helping them succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially. Euna MTSS helps teachers provide personalized support and easily monitor student progress, leading to better student outcomes and long-term success.

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

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Working with Kajeet is providing us with the support and expertise we need to design, install and deploy quickly to enhance our educational capabilities while focusing on our commitment to access and equity for all our students.”. Private 5G networks will transform industry and society in profound ways,” said Frost.

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Kajeet Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Felix as Vice President of Education Sales

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2022

While significant progress has been made to eradicate digital inequities, over a billion school-age students worldwide are still without adequate internet access at home. We at Kajeet feel that this is unacceptable,” said Daniel J.W. Neal, Chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.

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

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

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.” Younger students, who need more assistance and supervision, may need to attend in-person classes more frequently than older students.

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Service-Learning Can Be the Bridge to Social Emotional Learning. Educators Should Embrace It.

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills.

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

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Unsurprisingly, these institutions—Claflin University and South Carolina State University—make the internet available to their students and faculty. Higher ed has been paying more attention to this idea since pandemic-era remote learning underscored students’ uneven access to computers and internet.

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3 Keys to Achieve Data Center Collaboration

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2019

At Henrico County Public Schools , with more than 50,000 students and 6,500 staff across 75 sites in central Virginia, IT systems faced tremendous demand every day as schools adopted new digital education tools. 3 Keys to Achieve Data Center Collaboration. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 04/25/2019 - 11:21. Schools Must Make a Plan and Stick to It.

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From Hotspots to School Bus Wi-Fi, Districts Seek Out Solutions to ‘Homework Gap’

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. Thus, there is a homework gap—the problem created when students who use digital learning in class can’t get online at home to finish up their schoolwork.

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It’s Time to Digitally Transform Community College

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2020

With an uncertain fall and a deep economic downturn, many believe two-year colleges may be the best answer to meeting the higher education needs of both traditional and non-traditional students and workers looking to learn new skills. In fact, the majority of community college enrollment today is non-white. Department of Education data.

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Districts put DEI into action

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. AR: [One of the U.S.

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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. To me, [DEI] is educating myself and our team, but also educating teachers, staff, and students. AR: [One of the U.S.

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Forces Join To Grant the Wishes of More Than 500 Classrooms Nationwide

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2020

The partnership will provide classrooms nationwide with books to add to their libraries, chosen by educators to support the wishes they submit with their students on MyWishForUS.com. collaboration with First Book is an effort to bring student voices to the decision-making table to help foster the next generation of civic leaders.

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Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A sociology degree from Harvard led to a number of local government and nonprofit jobs in New York after graduation. She works as a school partnerships manager at Remind, a mobile messaging platform for K-12 teachers, students, administrators and parents. “I That was true for Wong of Square.

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A Lockdown Abroad Disrupts Testing at Home

Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2020

Students who were expecting to take online tests proctored by Examity received a notice that the service had been temporarily suspended. Before each testing session, these contractors verify the identity of the students, who show their ID cards in front of their webcams. For some students, the disruption came as a surprise. “I

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

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

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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

4 possible COVID learning realities

3 educator concerns about the return to classrooms

Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

Kajeet to Bring Next-Gen Private 5G to Schools & Students Across America in Partnership with Google Cloud

Schools are getting creative as they strive to improve indoor air quality

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

Gaggle and AWS Collaborate to Create Mental Health Hotline that Connects K-12 Students to Trained Crisis Counselors, Anywhere, Anytime

3 ways MDM helps fight school cyberattacks

Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

Kajeet Announces Launch of 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant Program

Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

Stronger Together: How Collaboration Leads to Better Remote Learning Outcomes

Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

Supporting Students Means Taking Care of Parents, Too. Here?s How Schools Can Help.

How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers

Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market

Defeat the Digital Divide Helps Bring Reliable Internet Connections to Schools Nationwide

Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom

ParentSquare Partners with MyVRSpot to Enhance Video Messaging to K-12 School-Home Engagement Platform

How satellite technology can help close the digital divide

FERPA Compliance in the Digital Age: What K–12 Schools Need to Know

Demystifying the role of the school board director

Election Organizing Went Online This Year With Help From Students Too Young to Vote

Euna Solutions Launches Euna Special Education: MTSS — A Data-Driven Tool for School Districts to Enhance Student Outcomes

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

Kajeet Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Felix as Vice President of Education Sales

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

Service-Learning Can Be the Bridge to Social Emotional Learning. Educators Should Embrace It.

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

3 Keys to Achieve Data Center Collaboration

From Hotspots to School Bus Wi-Fi, Districts Seek Out Solutions to ‘Homework Gap’

It’s Time to Digitally Transform Community College

Districts put DEI into action

DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

Forces Join To Grant the Wishes of More Than 500 Classrooms Nationwide

Dear Liberal Arts Major: STEM Companies Need Your Skills to Grow

A Lockdown Abroad Disrupts Testing at Home

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