Cybersecurity in K-12: Practical Advice (Part 2) By Ray Bendici published 17 March 20 School leaders can improve cybersecurity by building a positive security culture
How It's Done: Using Technology To Stop A Child Predator By Christine Osadciw last updated 12 March 20 Edtech played a critical role in stopping a child predator in East Irondequoit Central School District in New York.
Edtech In Action: Creating A Cybersecurity Plan By Jamie Locklin published 23 March 20 T&L Leadership Summit attendee Jamie Locklin shares how Alamo Heights ISD has developed a cybersecurity plan
How It's Done: Upgrading A Security Management System By Annie Galvin Teich published 6 March 20 An Illinois school district implemented an enterprise access control system to integrate with new cameras for safe and controlled access for students, teachers, staff, and visitors
K-12 Cybersecurity 2019 Year in Review Part II: K-12 Cyber Incident Data By Tech & Learning published 4 March 20 Use the map to track incidents.
Three School Safety Webinars Announced By TL Editors published 3 March 20 The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse will host a webinar for the school safety community interested in learning more about the tools and resources highlighted on SchoolSafety.gov.
New "Privacy 101" Video Series Helps School District Leaders Protect Student Data By TL Editors published 12 February 20 The Future of Privacy Forum today released a new “Student Privacy 101” video series that is designed to help school leaders understand privacy laws and protect sensitive student data.
Alertus Panic Button: In Case Of Emergency, Press Here By Brian Nadel published 6 February 20 Alertus Panic Button is the latest in school safety alerts
Put to the Test: iSkey Magnetic USB C Adapter By Brian Nadel published 31 January 20 Making power cords safer
The End of the Road for Windows 7: Three Options for Safe School Computing By Brian Nadel published 14 January 20 Windows 7 may not be in the rear-view mirror quite yet but there is a lot you can do to keep your school’s computers safe and secure.
Innovative Ideas for Reducing Laptop Loss & Theft By Lisa Nielsen published 19 December 19 At the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit that took place December 2019, leaders in technology and education shared innovative ideas used to reduce device loss and theft.
National Center for International Schools Adopts Vivotek Security Camera Technology By TL Editors published 18 December 19 Video from VIVOTEK’s cameras has assisted NCIS and the San Francisco Police Department in investigating a variety of security incidents.
Kokomo24/7® Solutions Achieves Public Sector Certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) By TL Editors published 19 November 19 Kokomo24/7® Safety Cloud™ is a SaaS product that provides a student safety platform designed to help administrators, resource officers and faculty to reduce bullying, suicide, and other disruptive learning events.
National Bullying Prevention Month: How to Prevent and Respond to Bullying By TL Editors published 24 October 19 37% of children report having been bullied, but only 31% of this number reported it to an adult.
Kokomo24/7® Announces Sponsorship at EDUCAUSE, October 14-7, in Chicago By TL Editors published 15 October 19 Kokomo24/7® School Safety Cloud™ helps provide safe learning environments for students and school faculty through safety solutions designed to identify potential bullying, suicide, and other disruptive learning events.
BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Massachusetts Schools to Use PublicSchoolWORKS for Online Safety Training By TL Editors published 11 October 19 EmployeeSafe provides schools and districts with access to 600+ online safety courses, including Suicide Prevention, Restraint and Seclusion, and more, as well as courses on other important safety topics.
Doug Levin Will Keynote Tech & Learning Leadership Summit By Christine Weiser published 4 October 19 Doug Levin will present the cybersecurity threats facing U.S. K–12 public schools and districts.
Districts Adopt Gaggle Digital Security Solution By TL Editors published 17 September 19 "We are pleased to join the Gaggle team given our intense focus on the health, safety, and well-being of our students and community,” said Dr. Mark Johnston, superintendent, Shenandoah County Public Schools, Virginia.
Kansas City Public Schools Adopt Lightspeed Systems Relay By TL Editors published 12 September 19 The district selected Relay platform for filtering, monitoring, and reporting on Chromebook activity
Best Internet Filter Software of 2019: Website Blockers to Protect your Kids By Nicole Johnston/Top Ten Reviews published 6 September 19