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We told ChatGPT to write an article about FETC. Here's how it did

By Micah Ward

With the help of the chatbot that's taking K12 by storm, we present an informative piece—finished in under 30 seconds—on what to expect at FETC, produced using artificial intelligence.

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Briefing

Safety first: How schools are investing in security in 2023

Event

If school security is a priority in 2023, don't miss these 5 sessions at FETC

Cybersecurity Stories

January 10, 2023

K-12 cyberattacks rose last year, and so too did legislative efforts to combat the issue

Among the 232 education-related cybersecurity bills that were introduced in 2022, only 37 were enacted compared to 49 in 2021. These efforts were "insufficient" in keeping districts safe from cybersecurity threats.

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January 08, 2023

Virginia superintendent "in shock" after first-grader shoots teacher

Abby Zwerner was taken to a local hospital with "life-threatening" injuries after she was shot by her 6-year-old student during an altercation.

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January 08, 2023

FETC 2023 is only two weeks away… and the hype is real

For those who will be speaking at FETC, they're bringing their excitement to social media. Let's see what they have to say.

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January 05, 2023

1 in 4 schools suffered cyberattacks last year as teachers bemoan lack of training

Cybersecurity instruction for educators appears to be lagging even as a large majority of districts are spending more to fight off ransomware and other cyberattacks.

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January 04, 2023

Are the apps students use at school actually safe? Research may prove otherwise

A new report by Internet Safety Labs reveals that 96% of education apps share students' personal information with third parties, including advertisers.

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January 04, 2023

No improvements: Schools were hit steadily with ransomware attacks in 2022

"The fact that there seems not to have been any decrease in the number of incidents is concerning," according to a new report from antivirus software company Emsisoft.

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