Education/Workforce Development

Experts: Dropouts Could Help Fight Cyberwars

March 6, 2012 - Preventing and fighting cybersecurity threats could include high school and college dropouts, says IT and homeland security panel.

Report: Oklahoma Saves $40 Million Through IT Consolidation

March 5, 2012 - The consolidation could take as long as nine years, Oklahoma officials said.

The Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2012

February 29, 2012 - Government Technology’s Top 25 honors innovators in the public sector.

Recognizing Public-Sector Excellence

February 28, 2012 - Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2012

The Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2013

February 27, 2012 - Government Technology’s Top 25 honors innovators in the public sector.

Super Bowl CIOs: Model Your IT Team After the NFL

February 24, 2012 - This year’s draft: Pick up five skill sets for 2020.

Raleigh, N.C., Program Makes Teens Tech Gurus

February 9, 2012 - Digital literacy program teaches teens and young adults the skills necessary to use technology and teach others in their community about it.

Ohio Broadband Network Speeds to Hit 100 Gbps

February 8, 2012 - The state is giving its broadband network for researchers a tenfold boost.

Public Libraries Adding Language Learning Software

February 6, 2012 - Software for learning to speak a foreign language helps patrons and staff at the Wayne County, N.C., Public Library.

Alabama School District to Track Student Bus Riders

January 26, 2012 - Huntsville City Schools is launching a pilot program that keeps tabs on student bus use.

App Helps California Teachers Stay Current With Standards

January 20, 2012 - Smartphone users can keep up-to-date with core math and language standards in California schools.

7 Cities Vying for Intelligent Community of the Year

January 19, 2012 - Winner of worldwide competition will be named in June.

Virginia DMV Prepares for 'FACE'lift

January 18, 2012 - A new transaction processing system being implemented at all 74 Virginia DMV offices should improve worker efficiency and the customer experience.

San Francisco Readies a Civic Startup Accelerator

January 9, 2012 - S.F. mayor also appoints a chief innovation officer for the city-county.

Google Awards Code for America $1.5 Million Grant

December 14, 2011 - Nonprofit is accepting applications for its 2013 fellowship.

Certified Government CIO Program Provides New Venue for Collaboration

December 9, 2011 - In Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s CIO certificate program provides a place for IT chiefs to collaborate on innovative solutions to common problems.

Energy Sustainability Plays Key Role in New Bedford, Mass.

December 7, 2011 - Mayor Scott W. Lang shares his account of how sustainable technology is proving to be an economic and environmental boon for his city.

Congressional Bill Would Limit IT Worker Overtime Pay

December 6, 2011 - An update to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 would exempt additional IT employees and job functions from overtime compensation.

Barriers to Telework Remain, Survey Finds

November 21, 2011 - Majority of federal employees surveyed say telework progress is too slow in coming.

Seattle Might Lease Dark Fiber for Faster Broadband

November 17, 2011 - City is seeking private proposals that would offer high-speed service in neighborhoods surrounding the University of Washington campus.