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Top 10 Gaggle Speaks Blog Posts from 2017

Before you ring in the new year, we've compiled this list of top blog posts based on traffic to the Gaggle Speaks Blog and the number of shares each...

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Aligning Student Safety to Your Risk Management Initiatives

Risk is everywhere in our lives. For K-12 schools, risk management solutions include worker’s compensation and personal liability, background checks...

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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...

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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...

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How School Principals Can Create Conditions for Better Learning

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

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Have You Done Any Google Hacking Lately?

A weird question to ask, right? Since the word “hacking” brings to light a negative connotation. For one moment though, I want you to put a positive...

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Student Online Safety This Summer: Digital Empathy from Mom and Dad

It starts with communication. You know, suggesting to parents that they talk with their children.

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K-12 Data Security, Privacy & Safety: What's the Difference?

K-12 data security, data privacy and student online safety have all become familiar topics for schools and districts. The meanings of these terms are...

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Meeting Social & Emotional Learning Standards With Gaggle

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) is defined as “the process through which children and adults apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to...

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