Policy

Bolstered by emergency federal funding, Chicago Public Schools is set to adopt an annual budget that would upgrade mechanical systems to improve air quality, start new STEM curriculums and pay down the district's debt.

The federal government recently approved an idea from Amazon to track people's sleep patterns through new technology. Experts warn that Amazon is taking a creepy step into American bedrooms with this approach.

Yesterday, the California Public Utilities Commission and Uber submitted a $9 million settlement to resolve a dispute about whether the company should share data on riders and drivers who were sexually assaulted.

A New Jersey state lawmaker has proposed the creation of an "innovation partnership" to help fund emerging tech companies within the state. The effort is being pitched as a way to renew the state's innovative roots.

The ability to verify online that someone is who they say they are is critical for an increasingly digital world. While a federal solution would be ideal, state-issued digital licenses are a move in the right direction.

A recent EdWeek Research Center survey of 760 teachers and administrators revealed almost half had urgent concerns about their facilities, and 90 percent either somewhat or strongly supported federal investment.

Now that fully vaccinated individuals can meet indoors without wearing masks, will state legislative sessions continue to meet online? Or will lawmakers go back to meeting in person?

California’s annual budget will help fund the community college district’s new performing arts venue as well as a workforce training center for students in automotive repair, truck technology, machining and other fields.

Law enforcement uses facial recognition systems with little oversight and, at times, disastrous impact. During a congressional hearing this week, members and experts talked through how new laws could head off greater harm.

As the adaptive necessity of telework became a norm for major IT organizations, some found it actually helped productivity. Colleges and universities might take cues from the private sector in how to make the most of it.

The U.S. Senate has now joined the House of Representatives in proposing a law that would give every active member of the military the ability to cast votes electronically while overseas.

Rampant cyber attacks have brought about a rising demand for cyber insurance, yet increased costs and narrower eligibility rules for coverage present a hurdle for organizations. Should government get involved?

A new report from the university's Energy Institute and research faculty, ordered by the Texas Public Utility Commission, details the ways in which policies, supply-chain issues and unaccounted mistakes led to disaster.

A new proposal from Ohio state lawmakers and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted on Tuesday would create “data rights” for Ohioans, a hot issue as data breaches are on track to break a previous record set in 2017.

In an effort to close the digital divide, the scope of which was revealed when classes moved online during COVID-19, the university is making all new freshman and transfer students eligible for free tablets.

The state is trying to recoup more than $150 million from Indiana Virtual School, Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy and related institutions for allegedly inflating their enrollment numbers and other fraud.

Rhode Island recently approved a statewide program to fund body camera purchases for police departments. For some cities, like the Newport Police Department, a body camera program has been active for years.

Faced with declining enrollment and other financial pressures, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will vote this week on a plan to consolidate several campuses and offer hybrid or remote classes.