K-12 Cyber Safety
How Does Cyberbullying Affect Teens?
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, ...
Why Is Mental Health Important For Students?
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 ...
How mental health affects students
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 ...
Should cell phones be banned in classrooms?
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 ...
10 websites that schools need to block
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 ...
Enhancing School Safety with Cloud Monitor: A Powerful Cyber Safety Protection Tool
As the back-to-school season begins, K-12 tech leaders face many cybersecurity and safety challenges. To help smooth the transition to a secure start to the 2024-2025 school year, we recently hosted a ...
Why is summer break good for students’ mental health?
Breaks are necessary. Not just for students to perform at their best academically, but for their wellbeing. Today, student mental health concerns are high. Unhealthy social media usage, friendships, home environments, and ...
A K-12 guide to mental health days for students
It’s not easy being a young person these days. School, friendships, social media — they’re all piling on pressure, and they all seem to intertwine. After a while, sometimes it helps just ...
How a YouTube Content Filter Can Give Your District More Control
You know YouTube, and you probably love YouTube. Beyond a place to share creative videos, it can be a great educational resource. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Although YouTube has ...
OnlyFans Filter: A New Frontier in School Safety and CIPA Compliance
TikTok, YouTube, Instagram — the list goes on. Every day, K-12 IT departments are contending with an ever-growing number of social media sites, each with its own set of challenges. However, none ...
