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Creating a Digital Playbook: 5 Critical Components

By Matthew X. Joseph EdD last updated 28 October 19

Cyber issues in schools can impact students, teachers, staff, and physical or virtual elements of schools and districts. Schools are driven by the notion of improving student learning through the tools and skills of educators.

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The State Of E-Rate

By TL Editors last updated 28 October 19

An excerpt from COSN’s K12 Cybersecurity cost report, released in September, argues that E-rate funds should not only make the Internet accessible to all students, but also make it safe.

Sad teen girl looks at her cell phone while two girls in the background smirk

Digital Resources for National Cyber Security and National Bullying Prevention Month

By Deborah Marshall and Lisa McKnight Ward published 17 October 19

Feature: Districts Share Student Data Security Practices

By Annie Galvin Teich published 1 October 19

Parents and educators read about the latest security breaches every day in news headlines.

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Next-Gen School Safety and Security: Using the Power of Technology to Protect Students

By Tara Smith published 2 April 19

Student safety has always been a number-one priority.

Phishing Scams: Don’t Take the Bait

By Andrew Wallace published 31 January 19

Just glance at your inbox and odds are you’ll find at least one variety of phishing scam or email hack.

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District Leaders Take on the New Reality of Cyber Security in Schools

By Eileen Belastock published 5 December 18

This cyber security incident shut down Columbia Falls SD 6’s 25 schools for three days and impacted 1600 students, staff, and local sheriff and police departments.