Dickinson Independent School District

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Concerns with Encryption and Content Filters

The Challenge:

Dickinson Independent School District has 9,800 students in 11 schools and serves most of the city of Dickinson as well as portions of the cities of La Marque, League City, and Texas City.

Before implementing the Gaggle student safety platform, Dickinson ISD was struggling with encryption and content filter challenges related to its use of Google and G Suite for Education, the latter of which is used for both student and staff communication and collaboration.

A circular maze with a lightbulb in the middle of it.

Implement a Comprehensive Student Safety Net

The Solution:

A school shooting in a neighboring town and hurricane destruction caused much distress across the district; administrators wanted to make sure issues with students’ well-being were watched and addressed quickly. The district adopted Gaggle to monitor Google EDU activity and provide a more comprehensive student safety net.

Students Received Proper Intervention

The Results:

Over the last year, the district recorded five incidents where students were in danger of hurting themselves or others. All five warning signs were detected by Gaggle, which alerted the district and, in turn, ensured that the students received the proper intervention (including hospitalization) and support.

CASE STUDY - Dickinson Independent School District

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