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10/16/2026

Before a school adopts a new app, it's worth asking: What student data is collected? Who can access it? How long is it retained? What happens when the account closes?

Privacy should be part of every edtech purchasing conversation.

Explore iKeepSafe privacy certifications: https://ikeepsafe.org/certifications/

10/14/2026

October is ! 🔐 Stronger digital safety starts with everyday habits: use unique passwords, enable multifactor authentication, update devices, and pause before clicking unfamiliar links.

What cyber habit are you working on this month?

09/16/2026

🎷 THE STAGE IS SET! 🎷

iKeepSafe and NICE are thrilled to announce the featured Keynote Duet for the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference, happening March 7–9, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana! 🎉

Meet Dhivya Balasubramanian and Raven Wilson, two accomplished cybersecurity professionals from Southwest Airlines who bring decades of combined experience—and a shared passion for inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

Together, Dhivya and Raven will bring their unique experiences, expertise, and perspectives to the stage for an inspiring keynote presentation.

And there’s much more to come! 🌟 The conference will also feature a compelling student keynote and many other distinguished speakers who are helping shape the future of K12 cybersecurity education.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana
📅 March 7–9, 2027

https://www.k12cybersecurityconference.org/

09/10/2026

Back to school isn’t just a good time for students and families to reset—it’s also a good time for digital platforms to take a fresh look at children’s privacy and safety.

In our latest blog, our CEO and President Amber Lindsay looks at what’s changing—and five practical steps platforms can take now to strengthen their approach to protecting children and teens online.

Read more: https://ikeepsafe.org/back-to-school-back-to-privacy-is-your-platform-ready-for-whats-next/

09/03/2026

📅 Save the New Date!

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is headed to New Orleans March 7–9, 2027!

While the conference was originally scheduled for December 2026, an unexpected delay in funding has required us to move the event to March. We’re excited to move forward and bring together educators, industry leaders, government partners, and others committed to strengthening K12 cybersecurity education.

📍 Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel
📅 March 7–9, 2027

Already committed as a speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, or partner? No action is needed right now. We’ll be in touch directly with next steps.

Registration details, hotel information, program deadlines, and more will be announced soon.

🔗 k12cybersecurityconference.org

We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans!

09/01/2026

📢 Important NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Update

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference has been rescheduled from December 2026 to March 7–9, 2027, at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Due to an unexpected and unavoidable delay in conference funding, iKeepSafe, in coordination with NICE, has made the decision to move the conference to March. This additional time will help attendees, speakers, partners, and sponsors plan while allowing us to deliver the high-quality conference experience our community has come to expect.

Most importantly: The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is happening, and we are excited to welcome you to New Orleans this March!

If you have already committed to participating as a speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, or partner, no action is needed at this time. We’ll be reaching out directly with additional information and next steps.

Updated hotel information, registration details, program deadlines, and other important dates will be shared soon.

🔗 Visit k12cybersecurityconference.org for the latest updates.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We look forward to bringing the K12 cybersecurity education community together in New Orleans!

06/24/2026

Congratulations Qikr AI on earning your iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA certifications!

“We congratulate Qikr AI on earning the iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications! Their commitment to this process clearly shows their dedication to safeguarding student data,” said iKeepSafe President Amber Lindsay.

Qikr AI Earns iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor and FERPA Certifications Posted on June 24th, 2026 by Emily Ensign Share: Independent privacy assessment validates the education AI platform’s data privacy, safety, and security practices as it scales across California K-12 districts and community colleges...

06/01/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Submit! 🚨

The deadline to submit a proposal for the 2026 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is this Friday, June 5, at 11:59 PM PST!

We're looking for educators, school counselors, higher education faculty, industry professionals, nonprofit leaders, researchers, and innovators who are advancing K–12 cybersecurity education and workforce development. This year's theme is:

🎷 Jazzing Up Cybersecurity Education: Amplifying Pathways, Building the Workforce 🎺

Share your ideas, programs, research, classroom strategies, career pathway initiatives, or innovative approaches that help prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Proposals should align with one of four conference tracks:
• Increasing Cybersecurity Career Awareness
• Multidisciplinary & Innovative Approaches to Cybersecurity Education
• Designing Cybersecurity Career Pathways
• Promoting Cyber Awareness

The conference will take place December 7–8, 2026, in New Orleans, with pre-conference workshops on December 6.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the national conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity education.

📣 Submit your proposal today:
2026 Call for Proposals

04/29/2026

🚨 Call for Proposals Now Open!

The 2026 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is seeking proposals from educators, practitioners, researchers, and leaders across the K–12 cybersecurity ecosystem.

📍 New Orleans, LA
📅 December 7–8, 2026 (Pre-conference: Dec 6)

This year’s theme—Jazzing Up Cybersecurity Education: Amplifying Pathways, Building the Workforce—focuses on innovative approaches that expand pathways and strengthen the future workforce.

We welcome submissions aligned to the NICE Framework and the National K12 Cybersecurity Education Roadmap.

🗓 Deadline: June 5, 2026
🔗 Submit here: https://loom.ly/S7_k8JA

04/23/2026

The Call for Proposals is officially OPEN for the 2026 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference!

Join educators, leaders, and innovators from across the country in New Orleans, December 7–8 (with pre-conference workshops on December 6), as we explore this year’s theme: Jazzing Up Cybersecurity Education: Amplifying Pathways, Building the Workforce.

We’re looking for voices from across K12, higher ed, industry, and nonprofits to share ideas, strategies, and solutions that shape the future cybersecurity workforce.

🗓 Submit by June 5
🔗 Learn more: https://loom.ly/S7_k8JA