As we enter the new school year, we are excited to highlight a host of new features in Securly Classroom that are designed to make back-to-school a breeze for teachers and admins alike. These features are aimed at simplifying classroom management, improving student engagement, and providing a more seamless teaching and learning experience. Let’s dive … Continue reading The Top 7 New Securly Classroom Features To Make Back-To-School A Breeze
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How Atlanta Public Schools are Making a Difference for their Classroom Engagement
With over 50,000 students across its 100+ schools, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) faced a daunting challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. As with many districts across the US and wider world, the sudden need to embrace 1:1 technology usage saw increased demands on APS’ educators as they scrambled to manage student engagement. Post-pandemic, a brand-new world … Continue reading How Atlanta Public Schools are Making a Difference for their Classroom Engagement
The Stronger Connections Grant Explained: How K-12 School Districts Can Apply for Funds to Support Student Safety and Wellness
Each year, there are dozens of grant opportunities available to public and private schools across the U.S. These include grants administered by the Department of Education, as well as those offered by non-profit organizations, private foundations, education associations, and for-profit corporations. Among the many sources of grant funding currently available, the Stronger Connections Grant awards … Continue reading The Stronger Connections Grant Explained: How K-12 School Districts Can Apply for Funds to Support Student Safety and Wellness
What K-12 School Districts Need to Know about Student Data Privacy
Edtech applications are omnipresent in K-12 education. The latest EdTech Top 40 List reports that the average number of edtech tools in use in K-12 school districts in the 2022-23 school year was 2,591. These technology tools have become essential to preparing students for the modern world. However, because of the vast amounts and types … Continue reading What K-12 School Districts Need to Know about Student Data Privacy
Is a Free School Web Filter Really Good Enough in 2023?
Perhaps the charm of getting something for nothing has you holding on to a free web filter. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by the number of filter options on the market, so you’re sticking with what you know. But as schools’ technology requirements and internet usage continue to grow and evolve, free school web filters just … Continue reading Is a Free School Web Filter Really Good Enough in 2023?