Robotics team at Metea Valley wins national renown
We congratulate the freshman robotics team at Metea Valley HS in Aurora, Ill., on winning an online challenge for inclusivity in STEM.
Technology
Russian hackers attack U.S. networks
Criminals from Russia appear to have hacked into several computer networks in the US, some of them holding secure government info.
Ransomware a bigger threat during pandemic
Ransomware attacks have become more costly and frequent against our nation's public school districts, which are easy targets.
Cyberattack chokes Miami-Dade
Virtual learning was halted as schools opened Monday in Miami, the result of a coordinated cyberattack. 16-year-old suspect arrested.
Cyber ransom was paid by N.Y. district
A ransomware attack, similar to one that struck Baltimore Co. in the spring, forced a N.Y. school district to pay $88K.
Teachers using Remind to be treated as spammers
A company that is widely used by teachers to keep students & families informed has to rethink its messaging system.
Do students prefer textbooks or tech?
Does tech improve learning? Or is it just the first step of many? Students and teachers may see the question differently.
Can you hack Kahoot? Many can and do
Gamification achieves a new level in millions of classroom around the world with Kahoot. That makes it a target.
New year renews the ban-smartphone debate
Addictive apps on smartphones have changed the way many school hallways and classrooms look: like the rest of the world.
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