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.
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.
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.
A redesign of two Advanced Placement courses is underway to address generative artificial intelligence (AI). New approaches to AI instruction, student assessment, and teacher training will launch in the 2027-28 school year, according to an announcement from the College Board, the nonprofit organization offering the SAT and AP courses.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) released a report and companion toolkit aimed at helping K-12 school districts manage the human and organizational challenges that come with adopting new technology.
Northside Independent School District (ISD) in San Antonio, Texas, earned the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment Seal for its student data privacy practices. It’s the 12th school system in Texas to receive the national recognition.
Houston Christian University (HCU) launched a Master of Science program in computer and information sciences with two options: 100% online and low-residency, which combines online coursework with an on-campus weekend residency for each course.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is calling for changes to its teaching, student assessment, and research as generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into academic work.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and Microsoft announced on Sept. 9 a national standard designed to give U.S. school districts enforceable artificial intelligence (AI) safety and data privacy protections for students, families, and educators.
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.
