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Edtech needs the support of multifactor authentication, but are users ready for this security measure?
Simplify Audits with View-Only Users AccountsWhen it's time to be audited, consider the option of creating a read-only account for your auditor.
Video Edtech Playbook: When Is It Time for a New SIS?When is it time for a new SIS? When the red flags keep adding up and you are no longer on the cutting edge. Take a look to see where your district stands.
We Need You to Fight Ransomware in K12 SchoolsSkyward security expert Mike Bianco, CISSP, breaks down the timeline of action before, during, and after a ransomware attack on K12 schools.
Define a Term: Student Information SystemAdvancing K12 brings you the latest insight into K12 school culture, leadership, edtech, data security, and more. Learn about student information systems (SIS).
3 Ways for Students to Steal Your PasswordStudents can use technology to learn or to cause mischief. Protect your credentials and the school network.
IT is the Real MVPHere's what the list of tasks for a typical K12 school IT professional might look and feel like, and how vendor teams can help take the pressure off.
Budget Entry Made EasierHere's how easy entering a budget can be with an enterprise resource planning solution.
Not New in 2022: Ransomware Threats Using Multifactor AuthenticationLearn why MFA is so important for school districts looking to avoid data hacks and ransomware.
The Hidden Costs of Poor Edtech SupportEdtech support cannot stop after implementation is done. Find out the hidden ways SIS vendors can include support in the upfront cost—or not.
3 Traits of Interoperable Edtech SystemsInteroperability is more than a K12 edtech buzzword. It's in the DNA of systems built to make automating tasks easier so teachers can spend more time on what matters most: teaching students.
How Does Cloud Hosting Keep Your Data Safe?Check out the pros and cons of cloud hosting and data storage.
Storing Data in the SBOThe record rules for Student Business Office may not be as intense as for student information, but there's still plenty to stay aware of. Learn how your enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution can help stay secure and compliant.
Too Much Access: The FERPA Compliance GapAdvancing K12 Blog: What does the "legitimate educational interest" clause of FERPA have to do with your SIS? Here's how you can avoid the kind of audit failures that have plagued school districts throughout the country.
Vetting Apps Across the DistrictWhat should teachers watch out for when downloading classroom apps? These 6 FERPA related flags can lead the way to safer digital experiences.
How FERPA Informs K–12 CybersecurityHow one 1974 law paved the way to protecting kids online—and how it impacts us today.
13 Ways to Measure Edtech SupportYour SIS and ERP provider needs to provide top-notch service via lots of different content methods. How many do you rely on? From sales to implementation to parent engagement, help is on the way.
The True Cost of a K12 Data BreachWhat if we prepared families for cybersecurity disasters, too? Here's how talking about the unpleasant possibilities can ease the pain if cyberattackers come to call. Practice speaking to parents about cybersecurity and prepare your systems—but stop short of giving up your strategies. Here's how to balance it.
Midyear Check-in: 2023 ConversationsWhat's happening in the news around K12 education? Check out what's happening with learning loss, teacher retention, and data security in K12 schools.
