Industry News & Opinions

3 strategies to improve attendance for students with disabilities
For too many students with disabilities, chronic absenteeism prevents them from accessing the equitable education they deserve. Recent data shows students with disabilities miss substantially more school compared to their peers.
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Privacy and data protection are driving edtech adoption trends
Tech-enabled learning is an educational mainstay and it is top of mind for IT directors as they face shifts in regulation, vulnerability, and best practices in managing student data.
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Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity
By providing essential funding, advanced cybersecurity resources, expert guidance, and gathering analytics and data, the federal government can help schools effectively protect against cyber threats.
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Managing rising student needs under IDEA
Now accounting for 15 percent of total public school enrollment, the number of students requiring special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) has reached an all-time high of 7.1 million over the past decade.
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IoT infrastructure: Smarter students, significant savings
When schools embrace the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a "smart" environment, the benefits extend far beyond energy savings. Research consistently shows that students thrive in optimized learning spaces.
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From musician to U.S. Department of Education leader: A Q&A with Dr. James Lane
Running a school district is a lot like conducting an orchestra; it's all about bringing out the best in every player. That’s according to Dr. James Lane, who went from a traveling musician and music educator to landing a job in the Biden-Harris administration.
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The surprising/unsurprising things education IT leaders have to say
Sometimes, when you ask a question, you get an answer that’s surprising and completely expected at the same time. That’s what happened when we surveyed education technology leaders, and not the people you may think of when you hear that description.
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Tech investments determine school success
In recent years, school system leadership has been confronted with many complex decisions, ranging from security concerns and public health crises to budgetary constraints and the diverse needs of students, faculty, and staff.
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