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WTF? What Kids are Saying in Text Messages


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23 Aug 2017

WTF? What Kids are Saying in Text Messages

Most of us are aware of the use of acronyms in text messages, but the language continues to evolve over time. To help educators and parents stay infor...


By     Gaggle
22 Aug 2017

Infographic: Real Student Safety Saves Lives

This infographic can be shared on your website or printed to display in your school, library or classroom.


By     Gaggle
17 Aug 2017

Getting the Most from Your K-12 Office 365 Implementation

Microsoft continues to expand its offerings for education, specifically with developments for Office 365 and the rollout of Microsoft Teams.


By     Corey Tutewiler
14 Aug 2017

Surge in Chromebook Adoption Leads to Increasing Need to Keep Students Safe    

School leaders have an ironclad legal requirement to ensure student safety and privacy when using online tools for learning known as CIPA, the Childre...


By     Gaggle
01 Aug 2017

Is Your LMS Safe for Students to Use?

If you have a place in K-12 education, you’ve likely heard of the Canvas LMS (Learning Management System).


By     Corey Tutewiler
27 Jul 2017

The Importance of Migrating Legacy K-12 Email Archives

Many school districts are moving their onsite legacy email archives to a third-party cloud provider at a fraction of the cost it takes to manage and s...


By     Patrick O'Neal
26 Jul 2017

5 Key Takeaways from Hacking Google for Education

Earlier this year, I had the chance to see the authors of Hacking Google for Education: 99 Ways to Leverage Google Tools in Classrooms, Schools, and D...


By     Guest Author
20 Jul 2017

Safe Schools Begin at Home: Why Parents Should Be Concerned About Student Online Safety

As an educator today, you might think that parents are more inclined to blame schools and teachers than their own children for behavioral and educatio...


By     Corey Tutewiler
17 Jul 2017

How School Principals Can Create Conditions for Better Learning

What do you think is a school principal’s first responsibility?


By     Gaggle
13 Jul 2017

Social Network Spotlight: Signal

The number of end-to-end encrypted messaging apps grows larger every day. While they’re not all about State secrets and Edward Snowden, arguments abou...


By     Alex Beck

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