This legislative brief summarizes Illinois’ bell-to-bell school cellphone law, and outlines what districts must include in their wireless communication device policies before the 2027-2028 school year.
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In Illinois, scholastic esports has grown from informal after-school clubs into a statewide ecosystem that includes a sanctioned state series and collegiate pathways. This overview for school leaders offers background and rationale for esports’ inclusion in Illinois schools.
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This legislative brief summarizes two Illinois laws shaping artificial intelligence in schools, including general guidance for K-12 schools, updates to internet safety instruction to address deepfakes, and use of AI in teacher evaluations.
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A K-12 primer on bringing 3D printing into classrooms and libraries — how it strengthens STEM learning, hands-on problem-solving, and creativity, plus guidance on choosing a printer and starting a makerspace program.
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Intentional and strategic integration can ensure technology enhances, not replaces, student-centered learning. This resource highlights five tech integration principles that can amplify authentic tech-powered learning.
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Digital balance and digital wellness start at home. This parent-focused guide offers actionable insight and strategies for recognizing signs of excessive tech use, fostering self-regulating tech habits, responsibly managing social media use, and more.
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Under state and federal law, Illinois schools are legally required to keep student data secure and safe.
This legislative brief provides a summary of several relevant privacy laws, including how they may impact school operations.
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Strengthen your district’s cybersecurity posture with this free guide for technology leaders, which includes step-by-step instructions on how to implement auditing, professional development, incident response and disaster recovery planning, and much more.
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This document is an adaptation of ISBE’s Computer Literacy guidelines, with added columns for resources and notes. It includes breakouts by grade band (K-1, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12).
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Using Google Drive and Docs, this Technology Documentation Guide can help districts more effectively organize critical technology-related documents in a single digital repository.
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