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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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The Silicon Valley city has announced a new pilot coming this fall, which aims to use AI technology to speed up the building permitting process. It follows an array of recent AI initiatives in the city.
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Plus, Hawaii has announced a Digital Aloha Month campaign, California is piloting improvements to an affordable broadband initiative, Santa Barbara launched a digital resource hub, and more.
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Citing statutory authority and oversight concerns, the Federal Communications Commission may roll back COVID-era expansions to the E-rate program that funded take-home Wi-Fi hot spots and Wi-Fi on school buses.
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States that are ahead of the accessibility curve and serving people with disabilities with tools they can use can manage risks and reduce costs, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers finds.
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Officials will use the money, from the Missouri 911 service board, to improve software and hardware redundancies, and to update GIS systems. The center serves two counties and area first responders.
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Lancaster, located in Los Angeles County, has deployed an AI-powered permitting system from the compliance tech firm Labrynth. The city’s mayor talks about the benefits of the tool, and what comes next.
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GEUS, the city-owned utility, has restored its online bill payment system after a cyber attack. The ransomware incident, identified Aug. 5, impacted this and other systems for about a month.
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As part of the university's Undergraduate Summer Opportunities for Applying Research program, students spent 10 weeks on AI-based projects that studied gaming, fashion and breast cancer diagnosis.
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Garrison Coward, the state’s former deputy chief transformation officer, has been elevated to the helm. The role supports cabinet secretaries and agency heads in everything from project management to creating tech solutions.
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As a result of a lawsuit from Los Angeles public school parents, the district will have to give regular assessments and outreach to students, additional training to teachers, and disaggregated data to the public.
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Available this fall, a new online undergraduate certificate in cybersecurity from Iowa State University was developed with input from the state's Cybersecurity Advisory Council and various community colleges.
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The mission of the Maryland Data Centers Analysis Group, as described by an organizer, is to “elevate verifiable data” about the critical digital infrastructure industry and its potential implications for the state.
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After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely evaluate the computer models that predicted its path and power. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a forecast model generated by AI.
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The nonprofit Education Design Lab's Community College Growth Engine gives community colleges a blueprint and resources to create short, stackable, workforce-oriented educational programs co-designed with employers.
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With an executive order, Gov. Josh Stein has stood up an AI Leadership Council and Accelerator to shape policy, ethics and training, bringing together leaders from government, education and technology.
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“Smart cities” were just the start. Now, as technology evolves and new threats — wildfires, hurricanes, cyber attacks — mount, system interoperability is the answer for cities that are resilient, equitable and adaptable.
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The state will work with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop the Quantum Frontier Project, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Tuesday. It’s part of the agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
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Several municipalities are underway with regulations that seek to provide some protection as data center projects proliferate. Middlesex Township could be an early test model for how such a campus might work.
