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Some teachers say school districts should view computer science not simply as a precursor to specific college degrees, but as a foundation for thinking critically, creatively and confidently. -
Starting a computer science program at the elementary school level involves gathering support, explaining the “why,” letting teachers play and experiment, establishing tech teams and formalizing new expectations.
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As digital tools become more embedded in teaching and learning, questions about wellness, engagement and balance are affecting how districts think about instructional quality and responsible technology governance.
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Before last week, no one had ever reached the bottom of Lake Tahoe, despite the attempts of past engineers and researchers, but a new remotely operated vehicle has now changed that.
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Following New York City's partnership with T-Mobile last year, the city is working with T-Mobile and Dell to address the digital divide by giving more students access to personal computers.
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The newest fund from Veritas raised 35 percent more capital than the previous fund, which closed in 2022. The news comes amid a robust time for investment and mergers in government technology.
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A new security standard for schools from the nonprofit American National Standards Institute (ANSI) suggests a three-pronged approach involving physical protection, behavior management and emergency operations planning.
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The organization’s new solutions and service blueprints provide states with step-by-step guidance to identify challenges, simplify reporting and improve residents’ access to SNAP and Medicaid benefits.
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The incident over a period in late June enabled outside access to the county’s Children and Youth Services recipients’ health data, including Social Security numbers. Officials are unaware of the information being misused.
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Local governments have been deliberate in rolling out and using the unmanned devices. Transparent information, one analyst said, can help law enforcement find the “big picture” and determine if drones are worth it.
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North Dakota’s cybersecurity strategy, overseen by its new CISO, involves elevating the security posture of public entities across the state — a method that is enhanced by its statewide network.
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A public school district in Connecticut expects to see a net savings of $3.5 million over 20 years by adding solar panels to half a dozen campuses, and a fuel cell system to one of its high schools.
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A recent report by the Consortium for School Networking found that lawmakers in a handful of states have considered a total of 18 bills in 2025 to address K-12 cybersecurity needs.
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Three elementary schools in Compton Unified School District received iPads, data plans and a technology coach who will provide professional development through the Verizon Innovative Learning Program.
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A new purchasing portal serving state and local public-sector agencies is designed to make complicated and highly technical purchases easier, by offering connections to vetted vendors and expert knowledge.
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The City Council voted 7-2 to expand the use of the cameras despite vocal opposition by residents and groups worried the system will be used by federal authorities to persecute immigrants and communities of color.
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The contract, which can be terminated without cause at any time, will cost about $2.6 million for five years, as the city re-ups its use of a controversial system of audio sensors to help police respond to gunfire.
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Gretchen Peri has succeeded Nick Stowe as chief technology officer at Washington Technology Solutions. Stowe, in service as CTO since March 2023, will depart the agency at the end of the year.
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A partnership between Intel, NWN and the city of Baltimore aspires to bridge digital equity gaps by giving community members access to new computers and hands-on AI training.
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A month after a ransomware attack hit Minnesota's capital city, Mayor Melvin Carter is proposing a $1 million cyber investment. Still, the IT department is set to receive less new spending than many other departments.
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is among the first to adapt Microsoft’s SharePoint platform into a student planner, replacing paper versions with a more dynamic tool.
