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: While we take a short break from #cybersecurityeducation and #digitalliteracy, T-ATP would like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! We hope you celebrate with family and friends. #digitalequity #digitalliteracymatters #digitalequitychampion #educationequity #educationpolicy #educationlaw #digitalinclusion #techforgood #techinnovation #STEM #STEAM #eradicatingthedigitaldivideonestudentatatime

Can we also talk about how exposing minors' identities online does more harm than good? There are so many ways to applaud academic excellence which do not require social media exposure. Even parents and schools sometimes fail to realize this in their quest to celebrate student achievements. All said and done, the internet does not have enough guardrails to ensure a child's protection. Children should not have to learn to navigate this cesspool. Exposure to fame/virality (whether positive or negative) is unlikely to have a positive psychological impact on a minor in most cases. Besides, the original poster does not have control over how the narrative spins even though they started out with good intentions. Maybe we need to reflect more on children's privacy than about how they are represented online.

Suspending our way through Education: How many detentions are enough? A favorite topic in my new book, Hacking School Discipline Together https://lnkd.in/e76Y9vzA #SEL #Schoolchange #Schoolleadership #restorativepractices #classroommanagement

The online world poses numerous risks for children and adolescents. After all, when all this technological intelligence emerged, virtual interactions weren't intended for this audience. That's why the role of schools, parents, and guardians is so important. To learn more about how to protect children and students on the Internet, visit www.dgwise.com. #DGwise #DigitalSafety #Children #Teens #SocialMedia #Education

Back to school safety is something I always encourage parents to be mindful of. While this trend of first day of school photos may be cute and innocent in nature, posts like these often include personal information about your child. Oversharing personal information about your child is dangerous. Be thoughtful in what information you choose to share about your child, expert tip: keep it minimal. Let’s have a great school year!

Pushback on Restorative Discipline?? Here are a couple of examples from Hacking School Discipline Together of responding to staff anxiety when eliminating rigid punishments:  “Students need to know the consequences of their actions.” Students need to know that there will always be a consequence to their actions. Consequences have not disappeared! The work of hacking discipline is embedded in providing staff with an array of consequences that can decrease the likelihood of repeat misbehaviors. A consequence, such as detention, is not effective if it does not teach new behaviors, or allow the student to repair the harm done. The outcome of hacking discipline—the consequence—is a student who is less likely to misbehave again. “It was better in the old days when we could easily suspend students.” It wasn’t better in the old days. Students dropped out at rates over five times what is now the norm. The number of dropouts for minority students, who received a disproportionate amount of suspensions, was significantly greater than for student of privilege. In the old days, schools absolutely replicated the inequalities in society at large, rather than fulfilling the hope of helping all students to meet their potential. Suspensions, exclusions, shaming and rigid punishments were among the least effective practices in the old days.  #Schoolchange #Schoolleadership #Teachersoflinkedin #Restorative #restorativepractices #classroommanagement

The Australian government’s lawsuit against Chegg highlights the growing concern around academic honesty and the role of online platforms in education. As advocates for integrity, we at Integrity Advocate recognize the importance of fostering a culture of trust in educational environments. This case serves as a crucial reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in how students engage with resources. #AcademicIntegrity #Education #IntegrityAdvocate

Community Educator, Jessica Carlisle and Det. Tallo are ready for a great school year! Are you? Back-to-school photos are a fun way to document an important milestone for your child. As back-to-school photos begin to fill timelines everywhere, please be mindful not to overshare your child’s personal information (your child’s school name, classroom teacher, age, etc.) online. You may think, what’s the big deal? This information can be used by predators and scammers who may be looking to endanger your child or family. No matter your account’s privacy settings, it’s best to err on the side of caution and keep information to a bare minimum. DON’T SHARE: ❌ School name ❌ Age ❌ Teacher ❌ Identifying features (height, weight, birthmarks, etc.) ❌Information that would give strangers a way to have common ground with your child (sports, hobbies, favorite places to eat)

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