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  1. Virginia Orders Statewide Plan to Address AI Cyber Threats
    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger directed state officials to develop statewide cyberattack prevention, response, and infrastructure protection plans under an Oct. 23 directive addressing risks from artificial intelligence (AI).
  2. Delaware Names Greg Godbout Chief Technology Officer
    Greg Godbout was appointed Delaware’s new chief technology officer (CTO), the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) announced on Oct. 21. Godbout brings more than two decades of experience in government technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services.
  3. Long Beach Names New Technology Director to Lead IT Modernization, Cybersecurity
    The city of Long Beach, Calif., announced on Oct. 22 that it appointed Tendaji K. Jamal as its new director of technology and innovation, effective Nov. 16, 2026, to oversee the city’s technology modernization, cybersecurity, and digital services initiatives. Jamal brings more than 25 years of public-sector technology leadership experience to the role, according to […]
  1. Fairfax County Public Schools IT Leaders to Discuss Modernization at Red Hat Symposium
    As school districts work to modernize aging technology infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and support increasingly digital learning environments, IT leaders at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will bring their perspectives to the 2026 Red Hat Government Symposium on Oct. 28 in Washington, D.C.
  2. FCC Congressional Democrats Urge FCC to Withdraw Proposal to Eliminate E-Rate
  3. NYC Invests $29.2M in NYU Quantum Facility, Secures Stake in Future Technologies
    New York City will invest $29.2 million in a new quantum fabrication facility at New York University (NYU), Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Oct. 14. Under a public-private partnership, the city will receive a share of revenue from certain technologies developed at the facility, according to a press release from the mayor’s office.
  4. Maryland MD County Notifies Residents Affected by 2025 Breach, Investigates Second Incident
    Anne Arundel County, Md., announced on Oct. 15 that it will begin notifying individuals affected by a 2025 ransomware attack while it continues to investigate a separate cybersecurity incident discovered in August 2026.
  1. GDIT Brings AI-Assisted Development to FAFSA Modernization
    GDIT’s Shad Harp says real-time data connections and AI-assisted software development are helping students get the fastest, most user-friendly FAFSA® experience.
  2. CoSN Urges FCC to Preserve E-Rate, Expand School Cybersecurity Support
    The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to preserve and modernize the E-Rate program, warning that reducing federal connectivity support could strain school district budgets and weaken cybersecurity protections.
  3. White House Launches 2027 Student AI Challenge, New School Readiness Seal
    The expanded competition challenges K-12 students to develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems, while a new readiness seal recognizes schools preparing students and educators to use AI responsibly.
  4. Georgia Tech, Emory Invest Over $1B to Expand AI Workforce, Research
    Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) to expand research capabilities, develop a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth across Georgia, the universities announced on Oct. 8.
  5. Vermont Launches Broadband Speed Test Tool to Track Internet Connectivity
    The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) launched a new online tool on Oct. 6 that allows residents to test their internet speeds, track broadband coverage across the state, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
  6. Georgia Launches GABBY Chatbot to Simplify Access to Government Information
    Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a new chatbot on Oct. 8 to help residents find information on the agency’s website more quickly and reduce reliance on its call center.
  7. Springfield, Mass., Schools Confirm Data Theft, Begin Laptop Recovery
    Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts confirmed that cybercriminals stole data involving current and former staff and students during the September cyberattack. The district continues a phased recovery that includes reimaging thousands of laptops, according to a Sept. 30 update from the district.
  8. New York Expands Free College Access for Adults Seeking Career Changes
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Oct. 5 an expansion of the state’s Reconnect free community college initiative to help adults retrain as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes employment.
  9. Teachers Report Confidence Gains From Los Angeles County Coding Pilot
    A Los Angeles County public schools pilot program trained 154 teachers across 84 schools and 28 districts to integrate computer science into instruction, and 95% of post-training survey respondents reported that the program’s micro:bit resources increased their confidence in teaching the subject.
  10. Maine State Archives Launches Open Access Digital Records Platform
    The Maine State Archives launched a new online platform on Oct. 1 that gives the public expanded digital access to state government records spanning nearly five centuries.