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19 Nov 2020

How AUPs Safeguard Students and Schools

School districts have an obligation to keep students safe in both the physical and digital learning environments. To ensure they’re protecting student...


By     Jack Russell
13 Nov 2020

Student Wellness: Supporting Students With Eating Disorders

There are more than 30 million people diagnosed with an eating disorder, yet only one in 10 individuals receives treatment in their lifetime. In the p...


By     Paget Hetherington
10 Nov 2020

Student Safety in Australia: Gaggle Partners With Data#3

In order to enhance student safety and well-being in Australia, Gaggle has partnered with Data#3, a leading Australian technology services and solutio...


By     Bill McCullough
20 Oct 2020

Are Elementary Students Safe Online?

With all of the efforts to drive mental health awareness—including the annual observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10—it’s probably no sur...


By     Jack Russell
25 Sep 2020

Keeping Districts Protected as They Bridge the Digital Divide

Giving students access to technology and digital tools is an essential part of the modern classroom. Technology offers students greater opportunity fo...


By     Paget Hetherington
10 Sep 2020

Suicide Prevention and Awareness: Protecting Students and Avoiding Tragedies

September 6–12, 2020 is National Suicide Prevention Week, a week-long campaign in the U.S. to inform and engage the public about suicide prevention an...


By     Paget Hetherington
28 Aug 2020

2019–2020: A School Year Like No Other

The 2019–20 school year was the most unusual in modern history. Between building closures, quarantine orders, and an overnight transition to distance ...


By     Lisa Railton
20 Aug 2020

My Work With Crisis Text Line

At Gaggle, we strive to help ensure the safety and well-being of students, and that includes raising awareness of the various resources available to h...


By     Kim Bolz-Andolshek
03 Aug 2020

Reading Between the Lines

As educators prepare for the upcoming school year, students’ physical safety will surely be top of mind. Between social distancing, mask requirements,...


By     Lisa Railton
29 Jul 2020

The Predators Exploiting Children During the Pandemic

Child predators are ruthless. In the midst of a global pandemic, these individuals are taking advantage of the massive shift in children’s routines ov...


By     Lisa Railton

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