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‘Things That Scare Me and Keep Me Up at Night.' A Tech Leader on AI Threats
AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
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Hackers Are 'Getting Really Smart.’ How Schools Can Boost Their Defenses
What’s especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people.
Privacy & Security
From Our Research Center
Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?
Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
IT Infrastructure & Management
AWS Outage Hit Schools Hard. How to Prepare for the Next Tech Meltdown
Schools need continuity plans that feature teaching without the help of technology.
Privacy & Security
Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AI
A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices.
Classroom Technology
Leader To Learn From
This Tech Director Is Revolutionizing Special Education With Gaming
Evan Abramson led the creation of an esports arena for students with autism spectrum disorder. It may be the first in the country.
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Through Wars, Tornadoes, and Cyberattacks, He's a Guardian of Student Privacy
Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data.
Privacy & Security
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Why One Tech Leader Prioritizes Explaining Student Data Privacy to Teachers
Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms.
IT Infrastructure & Management
What We Know About District Tech Leaders, in Charts
Male chief technology officers in K-12 tend to come from technological backgrounds while most female tech leaders are former teachers.
Classroom Technology
3 Ways to Avoid Big Ed-Tech Mistakes
Some educators think their school's use of ed tech is often inappropriate and/or ineffective.
Privacy & Security
It Takes an Entire District to Prevent a Cyberattack: 5 Tips
One of the biggest challenges in making cybersecurity policies work is getting everyone engaged.
IT Infrastructure & Management
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The Essential Tech Question for Schools: What Are the Teacher's Objectives?
One district technology director outlines the challenges that are unique to smaller districts.
Classroom Technology
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How Technology Should Influence Learning for This Generation
A seasoned ed-tech expert puts student engagement, equity, and the tech-curriculum connection high on her priority list.