Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, Camelback High School isn’t just a place to learn; it’s a community where students thrive. The school provides a variety of sports, club… Read More

It’s an understatement to say that school has changed since many of us were kids. From the use of technology in the classroom to the recovery from a global pandemic, K-12 education loo… Read More

AI Chat for Securly Filter has arrived and is here to help teach K-12 students the responsible use of AI. Read on to learn more about AI in education and how this new solution thwarts the as… Read More

The ability to collect, analyze, and act upon data is more crucial than ever. As school districts face growing challenges, data can provide a roadmap to drive improvements in academic outcom… Read More

Paper hall passes and clipboard-mounted sign-in sheets are becoming a relic of the past. Digital hall passes have emerged as a better solution to manage student movement and maximize in-clas… Read More

Disconnecting from our devices is easier said than done. Between the lure of our social media feeds and the push notifications alerting us to the latest news or sales on our favorite bra… Read More

From the classroom to the boardroom, it seems like everyone is talking about AI. In education specifically, AI has the potential to transform education; not just for students, but for te… Read More

As of March 5th 2024, Securly has launched a ground-breaking new solution for K-12 schools and districts: Securly Discern. Securly Discern is a revolutionary AI that generates insight… Read More

More and more schools are adopting flex periods. As K-12 educators explore ways to ensure inclusion and equity, address learning loss, and personalize student’s learning, a flex pe… Read More

The integration of technology in the classroom has arguably transformed the K-12 educational landscape in many positive ways. It’s opened up new ways of teaching and learning that… Read More

National School Counseling Week 2024, which was celebrated February 5-9, recognizes the vital role school counselors play in shaping the educational and emotional wellbeing of students… Read More

These FAQs relate to the Edficiency acquisition, as announced in our press release. 1 | What is being announced? Securly, a leading provider of solutions for K-12 school safety and… Read More

When monitoring students’ online activities for signs of safety and wellness risks, false positive alerts are unavoidable. Even if students are completing legitimate research and w… Read More

It’s virtually impossible not to see how a digital hall pass can transform your school for the better. Automating and streamlining the request and approval process is just the begi… Read More

Securly, a leading provider of K-12 solutions for school safety and wellness, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Edficiency, an innovative flex scheduling solution. Effective as o… Read More

When Joshua Jerome took the reins as Chief Technology Officer for Carbon County School District #1, he undertook a significant challenge: he wanted to move as many of the district’… Read More

When was the last time you reviewed your district or school safety plan? Are you sure it addresses all of the current risks and threats to your students and community? The sad reality… Read More

Many K-12 district improvement plans include initiatives intended to improve school climate and create a more positive school culture. This is a step in the right direction, demonstratin… Read More

If you’re considering implementing a digital hall pass in your school, you may be wondering if it’s really worth the cost and effort. There’s no denying that the tra… Read More

If you’re a district or school IT administrator, you’re familiar with the role of a school web filter. Web filtering is an essential component of K-12 student safety, ensurin… Read More

As a trusted partner to thousands of public school districts and independent schools, Securly is committed to providing student safety and wellness solutions that are continuously evolvi… Read More

The impact the COVID pandemic had on K-12 students is becoming more clear. As research results quantify the scope and magnitude of learning loss, the statistics tell a dire story.In The… Read More

Keeping students safe on school-issued devices while they’re at school is usually straightforward. School web filter appliances can handle this task easily. But when those devices… Read More

While educational tools have evolved dramatically over the years, the old paper hall pass has managed to stick around in spite of the introduction of digital hall passes. In fact, it&rsq… Read More

There are a lot of things you used to see in schools 20 years ago that you rarely see today. Traditional classroom favorites like AV carts and hand crank pencil sharpeners have all but v… Read More

The role IT plays in K-12 education has changed dramatically in just the past few years – and not least when it comes to school-family engagement.  As school districts scra… Read More

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in December 2019 and titled “5 Signs of Cyberbullying.” It was updated in October 2023 to reflect the most curren… Read More

As we enter the new school year, we are excited to highlight a host of new features in Securly Classroom that are designed to make back-to-school a breeze for teachers and admins alike… Read More

With over 50,000 students across its 100+ schools, Atlanta Public Schools (APS) faced a daunting challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. As with many districts across the US and wider wo… Read More

Each year, there are dozens of grant opportunities available to public and private schools across the U.S. These include grants administered by the Department of Education, as well as th… Read More

Edtech applications are omnipresent in K-12 education. The latest EdTech Top 40 List reports that the average number of edtech tools in use in K-12 school districts in the 2022-23 school… Read More

According to the latest EdTech Top 40 list from LearnPlatform by Instructure, Securly is now a top 40 edtech tool used within schools for 2023. The illuminating LearnPlatform report f… Read More

As more and more school districts evaluate student monitoring solutions to address the youth mental health crisis, clear guidance about what to prioritize in a student monitoring solutio… Read More

Perhaps the charm of getting something for nothing has you holding on to a free web filter. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by the number of filter options on the market, so you’… Read More

If your district or school already has a web filter, you may think you’ve covered your bases. But there’s more to choosing the right school web filter than simply being C… Read More

If you’re currently using an appliance for school web filtering, you’ve checked the box on complying with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). You may als… Read More

Effective web filtering is vital to ensuring K-12 student safety. It’s also an essential and statutory requirement under the U.S. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA… Read More

Districts and schools across America face no shortage of challenges. In addition to navigating a shortage of teachers and school counselors, as well as rising student mental health c… Read More

At a time when student mental health is in a state of crisis, student safety and wellness must be a critical priority for K-12 educators. With teacher burnout also at an all-time high, distr… Read More

As technology becomes an ever-present part of our lives, so do concerns about privacy. Given the increase in personal information being shared and stored digitally, these concerns are va… Read More

By Adam Smith, Securly Marketing Manager, EMEA & APAC In early 2020, the world was plunged into the global COVID pandemic. As people around the world sheltered in place, essential wor… Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. It’s the technology that powers everything from the recommendations we see in our Ne… Read More

Student wellness encompasses the overall health of a student, including their social, mental, physical, behavioral, and emotional health. Student wellness speaks to the way young people perc… Read More

Are we failing today’s youth?  The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and Children’s Hospital Association h… Read More

Our kids’ mental health is in a state of crisis. More children than ever are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. These student mental health challenges can manifest in… Read More

We’re excited to announce that Rhithm has joined Securly in a transaction that will unite Rhithm’s best-in-class social, emotional, and mental wellness assessments, content, and… Read More

We’re excited to announce that Dyknow has joined Securly, creating an alliance between two education technology leaders dedicated to K-12 student success. Securly and Dyknow’s… Read More

Securly Classroom provides teachers with powerful classroom management tools to help them confidently utilize technology to deliver learning experiences. Now, one of the biggest software upd… Read More

Securly Classroom has been a favorite of teachers everywhere because it allows them to monitor student screens and activities, guide them to appropriate resources, and communicate with them… Read More

Good people. Good purpose. Good times. We’re thrilled to announce that Securly has been recognized as one of 2021’s Top Workplaces in Charlotte, NC by the Charlotte Observer.&nbs&hell…Read More

For the third year in a row, Securly has been awarded by the Charlotte Observer as one of the city’s top workplaces. Securly, the market leader in end-to-end student safety and devi… Read More

Securly has been named by Bay Area News Group as one of the Bay Area’s top workplaces based on anonymous employee feedback. San Jose, California, August 22, 2021 – Securly, In… Read More

Securly is bringing Stories to parents Forget the soap operas and online streaming. Parents all over will soon be getting their stories from Securly. That’s because users of the Sec… Read More

Securly and Windows sittin’ in a tree, W-O-R-K-I-N-G.  Step aside Romeo and Juliet because modern schools have found their new favorite pair: Securly and Windows. And what&rsqu&hell…Read More

EdTech Savvy is Securly’s monthly deep dive webinar series for IT leaders in schools.  Each month, host Will Patterson sits down with an industry expert for an open discussio… Read More

Parent partnership plays an essential role in a school’s mission to deliver a complete educational experience for every student, and promote school engagement in every household. Fo… Read More

For K-12 schools, 2020 ended with much more than a big exhale from a challenging semester. After months of waiting and watching for further fiscal support for student learning, public school… Read More

Whether we were separated by six feet or six time zones, in 2020 our ability to stay connected—to family and friends, to schools and teachers, to old traditions and new ideas—pro… Read More

As part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, this is STAND UP for Others Week. And we know a great way to stand up for others without putting yourself in harm’s way. Ti… Read More

Hear that sound? It’s the sound of millions of teachers applauding. Why? Because Securly Classroom now works with Clever, Classlink, and OneRoster.  Just in time for the Fall t… Read More

Clever, Classlink, and OneRoster integration announced. Hear that sound? It’s the sound of millions of teachers applauding. Why? Because Securly Classroom now works with Clever, Cla… Read More

“I love my IT admin!”  “My IT admin for president!” These are just some of the messages IT admins will soon be receiving from grateful parents in their dis… Read More

Putting schools first Before Securly came along, the technology needs of schools were treated as an after-thought to those of higher-tiered business clients. For years, the edtech industr… Read More

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s pie. Pie = good. Did you know that the federal government has set aside a slice just for you? Did you know that the pie itself is… Read More

As schools across the country are working to determine the safest way for students to attend school this fall, experts are sounding the alarm about what lies ahead in the wake of the Coronav… Read More

Hear that drumroll? It’s because Securly is getting a new look. Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, Securly’s going through a sort of metamorphosis.  Pretty cool… Read More

This article focuses on the evolution of school-focused web content filtering solutions on the market today. This is a follow-up on the previous post on School Remote Filtering approaches:… Read More

A technical deep-dive into various approaches towards remote-filtering for iPads, Windows & Macs in schools This is a follow-up to our previous blog that covered the benefits from our… Read More

A fleet of brand new iPads just rolled in. But while you’re admiring that pallet of shiny, cellophane-clad tablet goodness, the realization hits you: “I have to get these in the… Read More

Sending devices home isn’t anything new, many schools started their journey to 1:1 years ago. But for those of admins whose current circumstances have forced you to escalate that initi… Read More

Closing a school or a district in order to prevent the spread of illness or to avoid dangerous weather is no small task. Closing schools requires collaboration between the individual school… Read More

Dear Educators and Admins, As I sat down to write to our schools a supportive message about the Coronavirus, I realized that if I were you, the last thing I’d want to see is yet anoth… Read More

On any given day in schools across the country, educators are facilitating instruction, analyzing assessments, collaborating with peers, interfacing with parents, and maintaining a supporti… Read More

One of the most important elements in a school’s emergency plan is how to communicate with teachers, parents, and caregivers that a threat exists on campus. It’s vital that the… Read More

Mental health support can be a key to preventing on-campus violence, but what can schools do to protect students and staff in an emergency? Behind the walls of schools located in urban cent… Read More

The following is an editorial, and does not necessarily represent the opinions and views of Securly or its affiliates.  Fact: The number of shootings that are occurring at schools is r… Read More

One of the most powerful pieces of advice I received as a new principal was from a veteran high school administrator. He told me that the most important job of any principal is to get stude… Read More

According to Media Smarts, 23% of students reported that they’ve said or done something cruel to another person online. 27% reported that they’ve experienced the same from someo… Read More

Cyberbullying is a problem for tens of thousands of children. In the past, students bullied at school were able to leave campus after school and head back to the safety of home. Today, thou… Read More

Securly, the leading K-12 student safety company, recognizes key accomplishments from a successful 2019, including groundbreaking student safety innovations, a strategic acquisition, signif… Read More

Over the past year, 26 states spent a combined $950 million dollars on school safety. The funds were spent on a variety of resources including anonymous tip lines, SROs, web filtering, fenc… Read More

Blended Learning Schools Technology allows for learning to continue outside of the normal school day in a variety of ways. Students can access content whenever and wherever they want to con… Read More

Every day, millions of students engage with computers and tablets for learning purposes. Teachers spend hours monitoring the progress of these students, ensuring that they stay on task by u… Read More

The numbers don’t lie: about 37% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online. And 30% have had it happen more than once. Even more alarming is the finding t… Read More

If you’ve ever looked at your tweens’ or teenagers’ messages and social media and didn’t have the slightest clue about what they’re talking about, know this&md&helli…Read More

Approximately 34% of students in the US report experiencing cyberbullying during their lifetime. Even more concerning? 62% of students polled in a recent study by techjury said that they wo… Read More

As technology in schools goes beyond laptops and tablets to include wearables, makerspaces, 3D printers, and more, parents find themselves inundated and behind the digital device learning c… Read More

Number Neighbors/Text Door Neighbors A game where kids and adults are calling or texting people who share their phone number, but the last number is +/- 1. For example, if your phone number… Read More

Stressed, frazzled, and tired – American families face increasing mental health, behavioral, financial, and academic stressors as children return to school. What Does Back-to-School S… Read More

As summer break ends to make way for the return of the school year, parents are scrambling to get their young ones ready. For parents in the digital age, back-to-school prep goes beyond fil… Read More

Last year, we unveiled 5 years of Securly’s student safety evolution. Securly has grown exponentially since launching its flagship Filter product in 2013. In the years since, the compa… Read More

The internet is practically a way of life for children, many of whom have been exposed to a digital device almost their whole lives. However, as familiar as today’s kids are with bein… Read More

July 12th is National Summer Learning Day, created by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to raise awareness of summer learning loss (AKA “summer slide”). This is a… Read More

Securly, the leading 360° internet safety solution for educators and parents, announces and debuts their Go and Auditor Plus digital safety products at the ISTE Conference & Expo. Se… Read More

June is National Internet Safety Month. Passed by Congress in 2005, Internet Safety Month raises awareness of online safety, particularly for children. It’s notable that it takes plac… Read More

Father’s Day offers a moment to pause and honor the dad in your life. Dads can feel like the unsung heroes in the family. Dads partner with moms in family plans and parenting guidelin… Read More

Many children across the country are excitedly counting the days until summer break. They’ll be bidding adieu to homework and classes for the next 8-12 weeks as they travel, lounge ar… Read More

It may be hard to accept for some people, but we can’t be everywhere at once. Sometimes multiple events will happen at the same time, and we’d have to choose which one to attend… Read More

In honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday, we asked our moms in the office to share their experiences and thoughts about being a mother, and the challenges of raising children in the tech… Read More

April 29 – May 5 is Screen-Free Week, a chance for families to temporarily unplug from screens and find non-tech ways to have fun. Surprisingly, Screen-Free Week actually began 25 yea… Read More