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

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

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The breach resulted in a significant data leak, compromising sensitive student information. Good patch management starts by setting a strategy for implementation, like establishing alerts and leveraging unified consoles, and working towards regular device audits, patch testing, and rollback plans. Finally, get serious about access.

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A Lockdown Abroad Disrupts Testing at Home

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Students who were expecting to take online tests proctored by Examity received a notice that the service had been temporarily suspended. Consequently, test-takers will not be able to access their proctoring appointments today.” Effective immediately, 3/22/2020, all testing via EXAMITY in India has been halted at this time.

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

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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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Districts put DEI into action

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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

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

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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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