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Center for Digital Education
K-12 EDTECH NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2, 2020

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The Future of Education
Today’s stop while exploring #TheFutureofPublicSector takes us to education and what the future will make possible for teaching and learning. So, what does the future hold for education as we know it?
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California PBS 'At-Home Learning' Model Spreads Across U.S.
A new learning initiative in Los Angeles has ignited dozens of similar programs in the country. The model involves broadcasting state-approved lessons for kids without Internet or digital tools at home during the COVID-19 crisis. READ MORE

Massachusetts Schools Approve Video Chat for Teachers
The school board has ratified a legal agreement which would allow for video conferencing between teachers and students. Teachers will begin utilizing video conferencing over the course of the next few days. READ MORE

Parents, Teachers Make Education Work During Pandemic
Missouri schools are closed until at least April 24, but remote learning has started with online classes — much like colleges are doing — learning packets available online or by mail, and phone calls from teachers. READ MORE

Coronavirus: Austin, Texas, Schools Hold Virtual Meetings
The Austin school board will conduct their regular board meeting on Monday at 6 p.m. virtually on the videoconferencing platform Zoom as a health safety measure amid the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE

E-Learning During Coronavirus Has Quick Learning Curve
For many parents in Chicago’s suburbs, it’s been an adjustment as children are home on an extended break due to the coronavirus and schools experiment with e-learning on a scale they’ve never undertaken. READ MORE

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Ransomware in Education: How to use your Network to Stay Ahead of Attacks
Educational institution systems store a large amount of sensitive data, including student and employee records. They rely heavily on these systems for day-to-day operations. So any disruption or loss of access can be a game changer. But these same institutions also often have tight budgets and can’t afford to employ large security teams. That’s one reason they’re perceived as easy and lucrative targets by online adversaries.
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