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2025 EdTech Predictions: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Learning
What to Expect for Ed Tech in 2025 As education technology continues to evolve, 2025 promises significant advancements and challenges that will shape the future

Google Gemini in Education: A Game-Changer for Teachers and IT Administrators
As classrooms increasingly embrace technology, tools like Google Gemini reshape how K–12 schools teach, learn, and manage their tech ecosystems. This generative artificial intelligence (AI)

The Top 3 Tech Challenges Facing Private, Charter, and Independent Schools (And How to Solve Them)
As technology continues to transform education, private, charter, and independent schools face unique challenges in balancing innovation, security, and simplicity. From safeguarding student data to

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Today’s K–12 Classroom Challenges?
In recent years, the challenges faced by K–12 schools have grown exponentially. From teacher burnout to student engagement and digital equity, the demands placed on

NY Education Law Section 2-D Required Website Published Documents
In New York, Education Law Section 2-d is pivotal in ensuring the privacy and security of student data. This legislation requires all educational agencies, including

Don’t Let Holiday Travel Compromise Your School’s Cybersecurity: Tips for K-12 Leadership
With the holiday season officially upon us, travel plans are in full swing – and so are cyber threats. For educators and administrators in K-12

Student Data Privacy: Why Schools Should Rethink Email Usernames
Proper Email Syntax for Students: Understanding NY State Ed Law 2-D Guidelines In the digital age, student email accounts are essential for education. However, New

LIVE WEBINAR on 11/21 – Secure Your Cybersecurity Funding: Part Two of the FCC Pilot Program Application Process
DATE: Thursday, November 21, 2024 TIME: 11:00 am EST REGISTER NOW As cyber threats to schools and libraries increase, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has

Outdated Hardware: What Technology Directors Need to Know
As technology becomes central to K-12 education, schools must stay ahead of the risks posed by outdated hardware. Aging devices like Apple tablets, Android devices,

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month… Here Are 3 Key Strategies to Safeguard Schools from Cyber Threats
October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time for schools to strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. K-12 schools are frequent targets for