Among more than 68,000 surveyed educators, most say school cellphone policies directly contributed to students having better learning experiences, healthier relationships and improved emotional well-being.

The taxis’ first day of operations in the city also yielded their first collision, a minor accident uptown. A human trainer was in the vehicle and the incident was not Waymo’s fault, a spokesperson said.

A tribally owned firm is investing the funds, from two federal broadband entities, to enlarge high-speed Internet access across the Pine Ridge Reservation in the southwestern part of the state.

A class-action lawsuit against a community college in Oregon alleges that the school failed to properly protect student data by storing it in an unencrypted, Internet-accessible environment.

A mobile app unveiled Monday by Gov. Mike DeWine is designed to help drivers with learner’s permits and their parents or guardians, as they log required driving practice before the final test.

Mayor Daniel Lurie has named Jessica MacLeod the city’s first chief of strategy and performance. A gov tech veteran, her previous roles include serving as director of digital service and open government for San Rafael, Calif.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency announced that it plans to support state, local, tribal and territorial governments with its own offerings in what it describes as a new model.

As public safety staffing shortages persist, Truleo is betting that a new AI tool focused on police chiefs and staff can help reduce law enforcement workflow burdens — and prevent the need to hire full-time assistants.

Cities and states need to make bold moves and embrace tech to improve infrastructure, such as roadway components that reduce costly cement needs or sensors that test surface strength.

Upper Dublin School District officials plan to install BusPatrol technology on 30 buses next month in an effort to help keep students safe at bus stops, as part of a new partnership.