Online Safety on School Computers

Online Safety on School Computers

From nationwide threats of on-campus violence to tragic school shootings, school safety is a primary concern for parents, administrators, and educators. However, the need for school safety doesn’t stop at the campus or classroom. Online safety is essential to a safe...
Sextortion on Social Networking Apps: What Schools Need to Know

Sextortion on Social Networking Apps: What Schools Need to Know

Over the course of the pandemic, teenagers’ use of social networking apps increased exponentially. According to Common Sense Media, “media use by 8- to 18-year-olds has grown faster during the two years of the pandemic than it had over the four years before the...
Strategies to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks in Schools

Strategies to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks in Schools

The K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 set guidelines and strategies to prevent cyberattacks in schools. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), such attacks can lead to weeks of learning loss. It can also take schools months – in some cases, nearly a...
Teaching Digital Safety in Schools

Teaching Digital Safety in Schools

Children engage with digital media and devices at very young ages. According to a March 2020 poll by the Pew Research Center, parents reported that 35% of children two years or younger interacted with tablet computers. For this same age group, parents reported that...
How Schools Can Help Students Manage Social Media Stress

How Schools Can Help Students Manage Social Media Stress

Devices provide students with many benefits, from connecting with peers to accessing educational resources. However, devices also create stress and anxiety for young people. While social media helps students connect to like-minded peers, it also creates stress and the...
Three Online Safety Resources for School-Aged Kids

Three Online Safety Resources for School-Aged Kids

Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment is every school’s duty. However, that duty isn’t limited to face-to-face instruction. Schools must also make sure that students are safe online and on school-owned devices. Online student safety became a major issue...