Alexa Sander

ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12

Cyberbullying is increasingly common. Over 30% of students say they’ve experienced it. Schools are also increasingly looking for evidence-based ways to create a safe online environment—one that minimizes cyberbullying.  In this article, we’ll cover how cyberbullying affects students mentally, physically, and academically. We’ll also offer six practical ways that schools ... Read More

Student mental health is a central topic among K-12 schools. Educators across the U.S. are aiming to address growing concerns—particularly regarding rising rates of student depression, anxiety, and other prevalent conditions.  Schools that understand how mental illness affects students are better positioned to offer meaningful support.  In this article, we’ll ... Read More

Student mental well-being is continuing to worsen. 40% of school-aged students report persistent depressive symptoms, while 20% consider serious self-harm. As school communities debate the cause of increasing mental health issues among students, all agree on one thing: schools must proactively provide support. Supporting students starts with understanding how mental ... Read More

In our recent live webinar, Ask Us Anything: Solving K-12 Tech Teams’ Biggest Challenges, we gave attendees the chance to get real answers to their top pain points by submitting questions in advance. The session featured Bob Boyd, Chief Information Officer at Kettle Moraine School District, and was co-hosted by ... Read More

Mobile phones offer several benefits in classroom settings—from instant access to research materials and real-time collaboration tools to centralized documentation and personalized learning aids. Still, many educators and parents remain concerned. Read on as we cover both sides of the debate: the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone usage in ... Read More

Now more than ever, schools must take proactive steps to protect their students online. Beyond minimizing exposure to harmful material, content filtering reduces distractions and creates a more productive, safe learning environment.  In this article, we’ll cover content filtering, the role and components of a firewall, and practical steps that ... Read More

Schools need to take proactive steps to protect their students. Content filtering extends beyond mitigating cybersecurity risks to promote a safe, productive learning environment for all students.  Fortunately, advanced and cost-effective software exists that makes content filtering easy. Read on as we cover the 10 websites K-12 schools should block ... Read More

Our engineering team has been busy behind the scenes building and improving our cybersecurity and safety products. We’ve been gathering feedback from our amazing customers (that’s you!) and turning it into new features and upgrades across the ManagedMethods suite: Cloud Monitor, Content Filter, and Classroom Manager. Here’s a look at ... Read More

As education technology evolves, K-12 schools are experiencing unique challenges in digital etiquette. All schools nonetheless recognize the importance of enforcing etiquette to ensure a safe online environment.  In this article, we’ll cover seven key principles of digital etiquette for schools, with actionable tips along the way.  What is digital ... Read More

Cybercriminals commonly target K-12 schools. 71% of UK secondary schools reported a breach or attack in the previous year alone — mirrored by schools across the U.S. This, paired with internal threats, requires schools to adopt advanced computer monitoring tools. In this article, we’ll cover key features to consider in ... Read More