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TFE TechCheck: Middle School Tech News (Grades 6-8)

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Welcome to TechCheck for Middle School! Equip your K-12 students with essential 21st-century digital skills by connecting them to the real world. Released bi-weekly, this series dives into major tech industry shifts, delivering easily digestible, multimedia current events tailored for a middle school audience's cognitive pacing.

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Why Hackers Target Schools & Being the Boss of AI | TFE TechCheck Ep. 3 | Grades 6-8 21.04.2026 2:31

Did you know that schools are one of the biggest targets for hackers right now? You are actually the first line of defense, acting as a human firewall to protect your school from cyber-attacks! In this episode, we dive into how to survive overwhelming group chats by using the mute button, why you should always remember that a screenshot lasts forever, and how to make your screen time matter. We al...

The $1.3 Million Cyber Hack & Your AI Brainstorming Buddy | TFE TechCheck Ep. 2 | Grades 6-8 05.04.2026 2:52

Did you know hackers are demanding millions in cyber attacks, and companies collect over 72 million data points on you by the time you're 13? 🤯 In this episode, we break down why you need a "Zero-Trust" mindset to protect your privacy, how to spot algorithm bias, and why you should treat Artificial Intelligence as a brainstorming partner instead of a cheat sheet! Welcome to TFE Tech...