Cybersecurity
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
Privacy & Security
Newly Proposed Grants Could Help Districts Extinguish a Cybersecurity '4-Alarm Fire'
School districts could apply for grants to protect against the mounting threat of cyberattacks, FCC chairwoman says.
Teaching
Q&A
How a Teacher Went From Teaching English to Teaching Cybersecurity
A high school cybersecurity teacher discusses why she switched subject areas and how they are similar.
Privacy & Security
Schools Need to Practice Cyberattack Defense 'Like Fire Drills'
Three experts discuss what district leaders can do to ensure students and staff are using digital tools safely.
Privacy & Security
K-12 Tech Leaders Don’t Feel Prepared for Cyberattacks
New survey suggests that K-12 technology leaders are still struggling to figure out how to solve cybersecurity problems.
Ed-Tech Policy
Schools Are Major Targets of Cyberattacks. A Bipartisan Effort in Congress Aims to Help
There have been 1,619 publicly disclosed K-12 cyberattacks between 2016 and 2022.
Curriculum
Should Cybersecurity Be a Graduation Requirement? This State Thinks So
North Dakota is requiring all students to study either cybersecurity or computer science content to graduate.
Curriculum
Biden Team Spotlights How Cybersecurity Education Can Help Protect Democracy
Cybersecurity education can help kids land high-paying jobs with a public service focus, a panel convened by the Biden administration said.
Ed-Tech Policy
'Cybersecurity Is Huge.' Educators Make the Case for More Federal Funding
Major education organizations have told the FCC that they want to use E-rate dollars for advanced internet security firewalls.
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.
Privacy & Security
Four Countries Want Students to Help Their Schools Fight Cyber Threats
Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are teaming up to shine a spotlight on cybersecurity.
Privacy & Security
3 Ways Schools Can Reduce Cybersecurity Risks
A new federal report outlines steps schools can take to protect against cybersecurity threats.
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Ed-Tech Policy
There Are Hundreds of New Bills Targeting Cyberattacks in Schools. Will They Work?
The cybersecurity laws enacted in 2022 include mandatory incident reporting, contingency planning requirements, and workforce expansion.
Privacy & Security
Most Teachers Think Cyberattacks Won't Affect Schools. District Leaders Disagree
Teachers and district leaders perceive cybersecurity vulnerabilities differently, according to a survey.