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Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding

By Erik Ofgang published 26 January 22

John Harrington of Funds For Learning says districts should be permitted to apply E-rate funding to cybersecurity but that proposed changes to the discount’s competitive bidding process are not necessary.

How to Quiet the Hyperactive Hive Mind in Schools

By Michael Gaskell published 10 January 22

School leaders need to identify and quell toxic groupthink that can lead to a hyperactive hive mind that impairs everyone

Supporting Digital Citizenship During Remote Learning

By Carl Hooker last updated 9 December 21

Educators from New York City’s Department of Education share their best practices and advice for supporting digital citizenship

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How to Install a New School Intercom System

By Beverly Miller published 23 November 21

Selecting and installing a new school intercom system now goes beyond simply replacing outdated equipment

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Your Next Grant Proposal: 10 Steps to Starting Over

By Gwen Solomon published 18 November 21

If you've written one grant proposal, congrats! You're well on your way to your next one

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Leveraging Funds To Improve Schools and Meet the Needs of All Students

By Susan Gentz, Trent Grundmeyer published 10 November 21

Flush with funding, K-12 superintendents have to make sure spending solves current problems and provides investment in the future

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How to Develop a Diverse School IT Staff

By Ray Bendici last updated 29 October 21

To create a diverse school IT staff, education leaders have to be intentional about recruiting, supporting, and developing professionals from all backgrounds

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