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Science and Technology- Black students need more STEM career exposure April 4, 2024Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists.Laura Ascione
- 7 tips and ideas to make the eclipse engaging for students March 19, 2024On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible over the United States, starting in Texas. This upcoming eclipse event is an exciting opportunity to incorporate phenomenon-based learning into your instruction.David Vernier
- Math is not a universal language—but it can be a universal thread March 18, 2024Say what you will about the universality of numbers and symbols; I’d politely argue that it does not follow that mathematics is a universal language.Odalis Amparo
- Friday 5: K-12 computer science trends March 1, 2024K-12 computer science is essential, not just for students who may pursue computer science or STEM fields in college or the workforce. Computer science principles give students critical computational thinking skills.Laura Ascione
- Museum of Science, Boston releases equity-oriented engineering curricula February 29, 2024Bringing public science learning beyond its onsite exhibits and programs, the Museum of Science, Boston has launched a collection of preK-8 engineering and STEM curricula designed to engage students in authentic, hands-on challenges connected to their lives and communities.Laura Ascione
Information Technology- Risk assessments are awful, but necessary January 4, 2023Between 2021 and 2022, 56 percent of K-12 education organizations were hit by ransomware, a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and a clear indication that threats against schools are only getting worse.Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
- How to be proactive in your cybersecurity strategy December 21, 2022Keeping K-12 schools safe from cyberattacks has become a growing concern for educational institutions, especially as these attacks increase in sophistication and frequency nationwide.Michael McKerley, President, ENA by Zayo
- Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity December 15, 2022K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.Laura Ascione
- New strategies and solutions for schools December 13, 2022In this episode of Innovations in Learning, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement; only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools; and The Promising Reality of AI.Kevin Hogan
- Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise December 7, 2022The number of cyberattacks only continue to grow. Virtually every business you can think of has been hit--cybercriminals have targeted the pipelines we rely on for oil and gas; the hospitals we turn to in times of need, even the social media companies where we connect.Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Business Group, Cisco
Education- Risk assessments are awful, but necessary January 4, 2023Between 2021 and 2022, 56 percent of K-12 education organizations were hit by ransomware, a nearly 25 percent increase from the previous year. That’s a staggering number, and a clear indication that threats against schools are only getting worse.Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
- How to be proactive in your cybersecurity strategy December 21, 2022Keeping K-12 schools safe from cyberattacks has become a growing concern for educational institutions, especially as these attacks increase in sophistication and frequency nationwide.Michael McKerley, President, ENA by Zayo
- Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity December 15, 2022K-12 cybersecurity was thrust into the spotlight when the COVID-19 pandemic forced learning online. And since then, cybersecurity has been a top concern of IT leaders and administrators.Laura Ascione
- New strategies and solutions for schools December 13, 2022In this episode of Innovations in Learning, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 blended learning strategies for better student engagement; only out-of-the-box solutions will fix the real problems in schools; and The Promising Reality of AI.Kevin Hogan
- Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise December 7, 2022The number of cyberattacks only continue to grow. Virtually every business you can think of has been hit--cybercriminals have targeted the pipelines we rely on for oil and gas; the hospitals we turn to in times of need, even the social media companies where we connect.Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Business Group, Cisco
Business and Finance- Black students need more STEM career exposure April 4, 2024Black students across the nation possess the aptitudes for in-demand STEM careers, but lack interest in pursuing them, indicating that a significant career exposure gap exists.Laura Ascione
- Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use March 20, 2024Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.Stephen Noonoo
- How district communications platforms bridge communities March 6, 2024In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s more important than ever to have effective communication within your diverse school community. Communication plays a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative environment.Dr. Matthew X. Joseph
- 3 data management considerations for district leaders February 21, 2024As data analytics comes of age for the K-12 sector, educators are increasingly turning to data insights to help identify students’ learning abilities and areas of opportunity.James Stoffer
- Educational leaders must leverage collaboration for success February 9, 2024The International Monetary Fund (IMF) calculated global economic output loss will total $28 trillion dollars between 2020 and 2025 as the result of the COVID-19 virus that impacted businesses and education.Melissa Anne Brevetti, Ph.D.