December 3, 2024

How to Recognize Grooming Online: A Guide for School Districts

Safeguarding today’s generation of young people means keeping one eye on their real-world behavior and the other on their online interactions. We see these two realities intertwine on a daily basis. Youth don’t perceive their lives as consisting of two separate parts - an online version and an offline version - it’s all just life. One factor that does create a clear line ...

 
November 21, 2024
How to Choose the Right K-12 Grant

As school budgets shrink and academic needs grow, grant funds are more critical now than ever. As you explore countless grants available for K-12 educational needs, the following tips will guide you in selecting the right grant opportunity ...

 
November 6, 2024
What Georgia Schools Need to Know About Bill 351: Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act

Georgia’s district IT leaders and administrators are preparing to meet the latest regulations in student online safety with the state's recent Senate Bill 351 (“Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act”), which goes into effect on ...

 
October 18, 2024 Cyberbullying | AI
The Use of AI Deepfakes in Cyberbullying

In 2023, we feared that generative AI would impact students’ academic honesty; in 2024, those fears have quickly escalated to their digital safety and wellbeing. With educators focused on how to prevent students from using AI to cheat, ...

 
September 24, 2024
3 Ways Schools Can Prioritize Parental Engagement This Year

Although parental engagement remains high on the priority list for K-12 leaders, 50% of educators expect parental involvement to be a major issue this academic year.

 
August 29, 2024 Funding | Grants
FCC to Give $200 Million to K-12 Schools With New Cybersecurity Pilot Program

As K-12 schools continue to be one of the most highly targeted industries for ransomware attacks, costing billions of dollars, a new $200 million initiative intends to help districts better protect themselves against cyber threats.

 
August 22, 2024
Student Wellbeing in 2024: Top 3 Digital Trends for School Leaders

Student wellbeing is suffering, in large part due to increased time spent online, and schools need smarter solutions to help protect students in their digital lives. Linewize’s 2024 State of the Nation Report asserts that digital ...

 
August 1, 2024
The risks of self-diagnosing mental health issues using social media

Humans are natural problem solvers, and we like to fix things when they aren’t working (including ourselves). Therefore, it’s no surprise that using "Doctor Google" to research and self-diagnose health conditions has become normalized – a ...

 
June 12, 2024
Linewize by Qoria appoints Michael Hyndman as Chief Information Security Officer

Qoria, a global leader in child cyber safety & wellbeing, announces the appointment of Michael Hyndman as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This strategic move underscores Qoria's unwavering commitment to fortifying its ...

 
February 22, 2024 EdTech | Mental Health | Digital Wellness
How Wellbeing Platforms Help Schools Address Chronic Absenteeism

Students are increasingly absent from school, and educators are worried about the impact on learning outcomes.

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