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The Shape of K-12 This Fall
1-to-1 device distribution has become the school district norm
THE JOURNAL • PULSE SURVEY
How the pandemic has reshaped K-12 technology readiness Number of schools that believe students will be:
In schools with
smaller share
of homes with reliable internet 57% of students will learn entirely face-to-face
In schools with
higher share
of homes with reliable internet 72% of students will learn entirely face-to-face
61%
All students above grade 3 assigned computers
23%
1/2 to 3/4 assigned computers
8%
1/4 to 1/2 assigned computers
8%
Less than 1/4 assigned computers
better prepared about the same less prepared
7 in 10 2.6 in 10 0.5 in 10
Student access to home internet access still poses challenges
33%
still lack reliable broadband
In-person learning will rule for fall 2021
Schools predict that students will learn:
more remotely than in-person
28%
more in person than remotely
3%
68%
almost entirely face-to-face
Source: THE Journal
membership that will assist you with cybersecurity emergencies as they happen and help you and your team prevent those break-ins in the first place.
“Closing in on Cybersecurity Stability” shares insights
from the former CIO of Minneapolis Public Schools on the real mission of IT right now, which is helping schools understand how to gain balance in their pursuits of education safety, continuity, and enablement.
“Getting Away from the Ransomware Triple Threat” offers
a simple, effective path for getting away from the threats of ransomware, developed by a former FBI security expert who has conferred with hundreds of schools and businesses.
“Greatness Awaits: Dump the Paperwork” lays out a compelling argument for adopting SaaS in place of paper-based processes for strategic areas, such as expense management. The benefits are enormous.
And “How to Tame the Cloud with One Call” provides a rundown on how a leading education nonprofit can help you
save money on the cloud purchasing you do in cybersecurity and any other aspect of K-12, while also making your buying more manageable and organized.
Hidden Heroes
Some heroes gain recognition because their extraordinary accomplishments become public. The move to all-digital teaching and learning was one of those times for IT. Others don’t get credit for what they’ve done because their actions have prevented something bad from happening, and the public will never know. Cybersecurity falls into that latter type of heroism.
While there’s no way to guarantee your schools will avoid all cyber incidents, the preemptive moves you take will make digital and online activities ever safer for your district users. You may not get the credit you deserve, but you will get the satisfaction of knowing you did the right things for the people who count on you, and that’s invaluable.
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