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Ignite Innovation Across Industries at Cisco Live 2025

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Ignite Innovation Across Industries at Cisco Live 2025

Get ready to explore the future of innovation and collaboration at Cisco Live 2025! From June 8-12 in San Diego—or virtually from anywhere—this premier event brings together thought leaders and forward-thinkers across various different industries. Whether you are driving advancements in government, healthcare, and education, shaping the future of retail, financial services, and hospitality, or transforming manufacturing, energy, and transportation, Cisco Live is your chance to connect with visionaries, gain actionable insights, and uncover solutions…

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Navigating COPPA Compliance: A Security-Focused Guide for K-12 and Libraries

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Navigating COPPA Compliance: A Security-Focused Guide for K-12 and Libraries

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law designed to protect the online privacy of children under 13. For schools and libraries, complying with COPPA is essential—not only to meet legal obligations but also to safeguard the privacy and security of young users in today’s digital world. Understanding COPPA’s Basics COPPA requires websites and online services to secure verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or sharing personal information from children under 13….

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Advancing Data Science Education: The Impact of St. Clair College and Cisco's Partnership

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Advancing Data Science Education: The Impact of St. Clair College and Cisco's Partnership

In today’s ever-evolving technological landscape, preparing the next generation with skills to tackle tomorrow’s problems is more crucial than ever. But how do institutions keep up with the demand for quality data science education that meets industry standards? In Windsor, Ontario, St. Clair College students stepped up to the plate by clinching first place in the 2024 US & Canada “Introduction to Data Science” Learn-A-Thon. This win not only showcases the college’s dedication to preparing…

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Driving Innovation in Higher Education: UC Riverside's Approach to Strategic Partnerships

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Driving Innovation in Higher Education: UC Riverside's Approach to Strategic Partnerships

In the rapidly changing world of higher education, digital transformation is key to staying ahead. A recent conversation with Matthew Gunkel, Chief Information Officer at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), shed light on current challenges and opportunities in higher education. His approach highlights how technology can enhance educational missions and underscores the power of strategic partnerships. Facing Unique Challenges in Higher Education Matthew shared that he sees UCR as equivalent to a city, and…

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One-Third of UK Teachers Do Not Have Cybersecurity Training

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One-Third of UK Teachers Do Not Have Cybersecurity Training

Teachers in schools in England are not receiving sufficient cybersecurity training, a new poll has revealed. A third of teachers haven’t completed any in the last academic year, while only 66% of those who did found it useful. These results come from a Teacher Tapp survey of teachers across England from the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, or Ofqual. It also revealed the prevalence of cyber attacks within the education sector in the U.K….

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Innovating Education: Cisco Philippines and Mapúa University Unveil AI-Led Digital Classrooms

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Innovating Education: Cisco Philippines and Mapúa University Unveil AI-Led Digital Classrooms

Imagine walking into a classroom where you can choose how you want to learn—face-to-face, live online, or even catching up later at your own pace. That’s exactly what Mapúa University—one of the Philippines’ top engineering and tech schools—is offering through their HyFlex teaching and learning framework known as Tri-X (Triple Experience). This partnership with Cisco to launch the country’s first-ever digital classrooms isn’t just a step forward—it’s a giant leap into the future of education,…

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

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Empowering youth worldwide toward a more sustainable and digitally resilient future

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Digital Opportunity Trust, highlighting the amazing work these organizations are doing to support and nurture the creativity, resiliency, and leadership of youths worldwide.  International Youth Day 2024, celebrated on August 12, shines a spotlight on the boundless potential and innovative spirit of young people…

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E-rate Program Expanded, Plus Cisco Knowledge Hub Updates

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E-rate Program Expanded, Plus Cisco Knowledge Hub Updates

On July 18th, 2024 the Federal Communications Commission approved a landmark decision by expanding the E-rate program to include off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless Internet services. This means that eligible schools and libraries can now receive support to provide Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless services to students, school staff, and library patrons outside of their premises. This program will have a three-year budget mechanism to ensure fair distribution of Wi-Fi hotspots and services. What…

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ESSER Funding: Top 3 Ways to Make it Work

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ESSER Funding: Top 3 Ways to Make it Work

As we close in on the window for the third and final round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Programs (ESSER) funds to be obligated, we wanted tc explore ways we have seen K-12 entities use these funds to keep their students, educators, and communities safe. Our ESSER top 3 tech plays ESSER III funds were intended to be used for “emergency relief funds to address the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had, and continues…

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Education 4.0: The Role of AI in Transforming Education

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Education 4.0: The Role of AI in Transforming Education

UNESCO’s latest report finds many hurdles to better education worldwide. As we seek an Education 4.0 environment, can AI make a difference? In the spring of 2024 the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) published The Global Report on Teachers. The report revealed 44 million additional primary and secondary teachers are needed to meet UNESCO’s 2030 goals of achieving inclusive, equitable, and quality education for everyone worldwide. They also found that staffing shortages…

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