The Ohio State University has hired Rob Lowden as the university’s new chief information officer (CIO), according to updates provided by Lowden on his LinkedIn account.
The University of Maryland (UMD) said it plans to use a recent $2.85 million gift from tech entrepreneur and UMD alumnus Brendan Iribe to launch the University of Maryland Computing Catalyst, a new initiative designed to expand opportunities in computing for both university students and K–12 learners.
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has announced that it will participate in the College Board’s AP Career Kickstart courses, launching an AP Cybersecurity and AP Networking pilot in three Mississippi high schools this fall.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 1 signed into law House Bill 1481 which requires all school systems in the state to create cellphone-free learning environments in classrooms.
Mississippi State University (MSU) has reached terms on a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Ad5 that the university said will employ artificial intelligence technologies to improve engagement with prospective students, alumni, and supporters.
Harford Community College – a public community college in Bel Air, Md. – has named Brian Kraus at the college’s new chief information officer, effective Aug. 4.
The Lewisville Independent School District (ISD) in Lewisville, Texas, has appointed Leslie Garakani as the district’s new chief technology officer (CTO).
More than 400 school district leaders from across the country are calling on Congress and the Trump administration to restore Federal funding and leadership for K-12 cybersecurity and educational technology.
The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance on July 25 to recipients of agency funding grants to harness artificial intelligence technologies to improve educational outcomes.
The Gary Community School Corporation – which is the public school district in Gary, Ind. – has entered into a partnership with Proximity Learning to provide virtual teachers as the school system looks to fill teaching vacancies.
