New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the approval of 48 Smart Schools Investment Plans that are making investments in school technology and working to improve school security.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling on agency commissioners to support her proposal to allow funding from the FCC’s E-Rate program to support Wi-Fi service on school buses, and to support Wi-Fi hotspots so that libraries, school libraries, and schools can check them out to patrons or students in need.
Louisiana State University Online and Continuing Education (LSU OCE) is launching a new training partnership intended to close talent gaps in the state’s tech industry.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced it is committing $29 million in new funding through its Emergency Connectivity Program (ECP), which aims to expand broadband access and provide devices to students to help close the homework gap.
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has confirmed that one of its data servers experienced a data breach as part of a global cybersecurity attack targeting MOVEit software.
An audit from the New York State Comptroller found that multiple school districts across the state have significant issues when it comes to managing network user accounts, including issues managing user access, failing to delete old user accounts, and ensuring network security.
Louisiana State University (LSU) President William Tate IV has named Keena Arbuthnot as the school’s first chief data officer (CDO).
As part of its efforts to close the digital divide, the Department of Education is partnering with Civic Nation to launch its Online for All campaign, which will focus on internet access, affordability, and equity for students, families, and all Americans.
The State University of New York at Albany (UAlbany) has stood up two new labs to examine the future of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in everyday smart devices.
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) announced more than $21 million in funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which provides digital services for students in communities across the country.
