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While there are important discussions to be had about privacy, data ownership, social media and corporate citizenship, private-sector partners have stepped up to play a crucial role in pandemic response. READ MORE Kansas City District Turns to VR to Keep Students Engaged
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools has partnered with OmniLife VR to bring educational virtual reality technology into its classrooms, with the goal of creating new learning experiences and keeping kids engaged. READ MORE Rock Solid Acquires PrimeGov as Virtual Meetings Gain Steam
PrimeGov offers tools to manage public meetings, including livestreaming and managing audience participation. That kind of tech has been in high demand during the pandemic, and now the company is being acquired. READ MORE CISA and NCSA Advise K-12 on Future Cybersecurity Threats
With ransomware attacks against K-12 schools on the rise, the federal cybersecurity authority and a nonprofit hosted a webinar this week to brief educators on what to expect and how to deal with it. READ MORE | 
