What We're Reading in EdTech
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November 01, 2023
Detroit-Area District Cancels Classes Due to Cyber Incident
Allen Park Public Schools in Michigan shut down portions of its network and canceled classes Monday after discovering a cybersecurity threat. The district is working with a third party to ascertain if data was compromised.
November 01, 2023
As Cyberattacks Increase on K-12 Schools, Here Is What's Being Done
In recent years, cyberattacks on K-12 schools have increased. Not only do these attacks disrupt educational instruction and school operations, they also impact students, their families, and teachers. The scale and number of attacks increased during COVID-19 as more schools moved to remote learning and increased their reliance on IT services.
November 01, 2023
Cybersecurity Resources - Office of Educational Technology
Multiple offices at The Department provide resources on cybersecurity, therefore this page will serve as a way to communicate information about the topic and curate resources in one place. Please note this page is not definitive or exhaustive and will be updated as new information and resources are developed.
November 01, 2023
U.S. Department of Education Announces Key K-12 Cybersecurity Resilience Efforts
"Let's face it: in today's digital age, our students and their teachers will increasingly use technology in the classroom. Schools have access to more devices and connectivity than ever before, and this technology in education has incredible potential to help students better connect with their learning and achieve, and teachers better engage with their students," said U.S.
November 01, 2023
Protecting Our Future: Cybersecurity for K-12 | CISA
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November 01, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Efforts to Strengthen America's K-12 Schools' Cybersecurity | The White House
Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions and private commitments to bolster the nation's cyber defense at schools and protect hard-working American families Administration leaders, school administrators, educators, and education technology providers will convene at the White House to discuss how to strengthen the nation's schools' cybersecurity amidst growing ransomware attacks The United States has experienced.
November 01, 2023
CISA Awards CYBER.ORG $6.8M in Funding for K-12 Cyber Education | CISA
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November 01, 2023
Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning - Office of Educational Technology
Education infrastructure is undeniably critical infrastructure, and in the digital age, the need to prioritize cybersecurity has become more apparent than ever. Just as we work to provide physical infrastructure for our schools that is safe, healthy, and supportive for all students, the time has come to align resources towards creating a digital infrastructure.
November 01, 2023
Cyber attacks against schools, local governments are up. Here's what Minnesota is doing about it
The state will distribute $23.5 million in new federal grant funding to cities, counties, schools and Native American tribes.
September 22, 2023
ESSER Funding Relief Cliff 2024
Here's guidance for school district and state leaders to make data-informed, equitable decisions as they face the 2024 end of ESSER spending.
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