Salesforce announced $27 million in new education grants on Sept. 14, including $18 million for public school districts in five cities to support student career readiness, teacher development, and artificial intelligence (AI) education.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law on Sept. 9 that establish artificial intelligence (AI) safeguards. According to the governor’s office, the bills create a framework for independent third-party evaluation and audits of AI systems and establish a foundation for greater transparency and accountability as AI becomes increasingly embedded in critical sectors of California’s economy and public life.

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts closed for a second consecutive day on Sept. 9 as officials worked to contain a severe cyber incident that disrupted systems needed for essential school operations, including access to student medical records.

The bipartisan proposal seeks to prepare students and teachers for wider AI use while keeping critical thinking at the center of the classroom.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted search has emerged as one of the top three ways Gen Z residents discover online government services, according to new PayIt research, which finds that state and local agencies could push digital adoption of government services above 90%.

Smaller communities face hurdles correcting broadband maps, while states need more guidance to ensure BEAD-funded networks remain financially viable, GAO found.

The Department of Education on Aug. 20 issued new guidance urging states and school districts to judge education technology by its instructional value and impact on student outcomes rather than screen time alone.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Aug. 18 that imposes new permitting, transparency, energy, and environmental requirements on large data centers. The executive order also gives local governments a greater role in determining whether data center projects move forward.

The competition challenges students to tackle technology and infrastructure needs for future Moon missions.

The FCC’s review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries.