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AI’s transformative role in accessibility

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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. Policy and frameworks This report highlights the importance of policy frameworks and guidelines to ensure the safe and ethical use of AI in education.

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Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

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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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How satellite technology can help close the digital divide

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According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise. As a result, satellite technologies have a more uniform cost structure, which is unique among the technologies under study in our Report.” Chairman Wheeler acknowledged as much, stating, “Fiber connection costs are much higher for rural schools and libraries.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

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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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New Resources For Managing AI in Schools

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As AI technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and assistive tools become increasingly prevalent in educational settings, it is crucial to understand both their benefits and limitations. Ongoing collaboration among educators, policymakers and technology developers is essential to navigate the complexities of AI in education effectively.

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

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(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. kajeet.com ?and

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

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Key points: As we enjoy summer, we can’t forget school cybersecurity challenges It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology For more news on K-12 cybersecurity, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub School’s out for summer but, for admins, there’s no final bell.