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How to support older struggling readers
The reasons that students remain struggling readers in middle and high school are frequently based on myths and misconceptions. The first big myth, based on reading assessment measures, is that comprehension is the problem. The majority of reading assessments and standardized tests for older students focus on reading comprehension measures without determining gaps in the […]
How to ensure your district networks are safe and secure
COVID closed in-person classrooms and also gave a boost to cyberthreats to school district networks. As data security breaches–including ransomware attacks, phishing, and unauthorized disclosures–show no sign of slowing, K-12 IT leaders need to be ready. IT teams understand how important cybersecurity measures are, but many struggle to pinpoint where to begin when their resources […]
3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access
The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring “mission-critical” internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and developments related to the federal funding stream. The 2021 E-rate Trends Report, from E-rate compliance services firm Funds For Learning, arrives as school systems work through COVID-related […]
Safely embracing digital learning with managed network security
Digital learning surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it isn’t going away with the return to in-person classrooms. After experimenting with new approaches for in-classroom, at-home, or hybrid learning, it’s clear that technology’s use will continue to evolve as a means to improve student engagement and the overall learning experience. However, as K-12 schools increase […]
Learn how secure, compliant workflows with Adobe are helping schools improve efficiencies, data security & compliance
Building efficiencies in your back office (or should we say back school) operations is essential to running a compliant school operation. Amongst the myriad disruptions to school district operations last year, the ability to properly manage traditionally paper-based processes was taken away. The only solution was to automate—and most schools have discovered they are better […]
What will it take to protect schools’ digital landscape?
Malicious actors have been turning their attention to the nation’s schools in a significant and unwelcome way. The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: 2020 Year in Review report found an 18 percent increase in publicly-disclosed incidents over 2019 – the equivalent of more than two incidents per school day in 2020. Education was the second-most targeted sector […]
Edufficient’s Enrollment Services Division
Edufficient’s Enrollment Services Division is a suite of services that can create efficiency at every stage of your school’s enrollment funnel.
What’s next for Higher Education based on the election?
It seems like Biden will be our next president although the Trump camp has not given up hope. Lets assume Biden becomes president what next on the agenda?
5 ways to create a community of learners
Relationships are the foundation of learning. When students feel connected to their teacher and their peers, they’re more likely to thrive. How can teachers forge these connections within a remote learning environment? For education consultant Lainie Rowell, that’s the central question facing educators as they’ve moved instruction entirely online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cultivating a […]
Ancora Education Launches Free, Online HVAC Course To Fight COVID-19
Ancora Education Launches Free, Online HVAC Course To Fight COVID-19 HURST (July 17, 2020) – Ancora Education, a Texas-based group of private, post-secondary career training schools, today announced the launch of free online courses.
