Policy

Buffalo Public Schools are considering temporarily resuming remote instruction after winter break as the new omicron variant of COVID-19 continues spreading rapidly. Administrators are waiting on more data.

Three school districts and 39 career and technology centers will receive money from the state’s Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program, for new equipment to train students for high-demand jobs.

In 2022, the city of Dublin, Ohio, plans to unveil its digital identity project that allows users to confirm their residency, respond to custom surveys and earn “Dublin Points” through a centralized app.

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week earlier this month, Santa Fe Public Schools are highlighting how local tax dollars fund multi-year plans to deepen and expand computer science education across the state.

The Colorado Transportation Commission has set new rules that will direct less money toward highways for cars and more money toward alternate forms of transportation. Some rural areas oppose the rules.

The 125,000-square-foot building will house modern laboratories, research and teaching space to prepare students for careers in geosciences, chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy and psychological sciences.

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University will bring scientists, students and faculty together to research innovative energy production as well as environmental concerns and solutions.

Plus, apply for a job with the New York City Digital Service, Virginia announces more than $700 million in broadband connection grants, new data visualization shows innovations in cities spending federal money and more.

Greenland, N.H., is holding a special election where voters will decide whether to ban the use of voting machines. Many state and local officials believe there are no demonstrable issues with the machines.

How often should EV charging stations be examined by the state for safety and effectiveness? This is the sort of question that Oklahoma will be developing rules for at the beginning of 2022.

Kansas wants to be a top 10 broadband leader in the U.S. by 2030. The state will soon release its first broadband strategy and leverage funding from the federal infrastructure bill and its own grant program.

Nearly half of California high school graduates qualify for admission to the state’s two public university systems, but limited capacity has made admissions so competitive that eligible students are being rejected.

Supported by a grant from the Indiana Department of Education’s Office of Digital Learning, a June conference will train teachers and administrators to use technology to teach STEM and make up for recent learning loss.

The Industry Recognized Credentials Grant Competition awarded eight high schools and community colleges across the state for programs designed to help students earn certificates, licenses, badges and other credentials.

City Hall in New York City claimed that NYPD would no longer employ a controversial company that creates “virtual mugshots” for investigations, but the law enforcement agency has done so in recent months.

Avoiding the term "passport," Gov. Ned Lamont indicated Connecticut will roll out a digital health card for providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Lamont has said local communities should determine safety measures.

Seven months ago, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that court records may not be hidden unless an explanation is given. The new regulation hasn't stopped some judges from keeping records out of public view.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s revised framework expands its focus to operational technologies, urging organizations to better ensure mission-critical systems can withstand cyber disruptions.