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Microsoft Launches Free AI Training Program for K–12 Educators
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered program for K-12 educators to help them prepare students for an AI-driven future.  
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  1. broadband Bipartisan Senators Move to Revive USDA Middle-Mile Broadband Program
    A bipartisan pair of senators wants to reauthorize a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program to expand broadband access in rural and underserved areas.
  2. Utah Approves Nation’s First AI Platform for Prescription Renewals
    Utah recently greenlit an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered health platform that will allow patients with chronic conditions to automate their medication renewals. 
  3. Trump AI Plan Faces Lawmaker Skepticism Over State Preemption
    The White House science and technology chief offered few details about what Congress can expect from the Trump administration’s national artificial intelligence (AI) framework, while also facing scrutiny from lawmakers over the administration’s use of a controversial AI tool.
  1. MSU Quantum Center Gets $31.5M Contract
    Montana State University’s (MSU) Quantum Collaborative Research and Education (QCORE) facility has been awarded a $31.5 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to support research in quantum applications and the development of quantum materials, sensors, devices, and network systems.
  2. LEGO Education Launches AI and Computer Science Courses for K–8
    LEGO Education launched new online courses on Monday in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science for K-8 students to turn LEGO blocks into science and technology learning.  
  3. DoL CIO: AI Won’t Kill Jobs, but Reskilling Must Accelerate
    Fresh off a $145 million push to expand federal registered apprenticeships and close skills gaps, the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) chief innovation officer has a message for young workers: Embrace artificial intelligence (AI). 
  4. K-12 Leaders Urge Congress to Distinguish EdTech From ‘Screen Time’
    A coalition of 17 education and library organizations submitted a letter on Jan. 13 to Senate Commerce Committee leaders urging lawmakers to separate educator-guided classroom technology from recreational “screen time” ahead of a Jan. 15 hearing on youth technology use.
  1. New Mexico Unveils 3-Year Broadband Plan
    The New Mexico state government has published a new thee-year broadband plan that takes aim at increasing broadband infrastructure across the state through 2028 with a longer term goal of reaching 100% connectivity in the state.
  2. N.Y. Governor Looks to Fight Impact of AI Chatbots
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is gearing up legislative proposals for 2026 that she said aim to better protect children online and that pay particular attention to “harmful impacts” of artificial intelligence-powered chatbots that are integrated into online platforms.
  3. NTIA Official Teases BEAD Funding News During CES Talk
    A senior official with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said the agency expects announce new funding opportunities under its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
  4. NYC Public Schools Gain Access to AI-Powered Voice and Text Tools
    New York City public schools now have access to artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can read digital content aloud and convert speech into text.  
  5. UConn, Voyager Ink Deal to Accelerate Space Tech R&D, Commercialization
    The University of Connecticut (UConn) is teaming up with Voyager Technologies to advance space technology research and development initiatives.  
  6. GAO: NTIA Broke the Law With BEAD Changes
    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) broke the law when it overstepped Congress in implementing changes to a key national broadband program last summer, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found.
  7. CISA Opens 100 Cyber Roles for Students Through CyberCorps Program
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced Wednesday that it is participating in the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, making 100 internship and postgraduate opportunities available to students.
  8. Model, Simulate, Decide: How NPS Turns Digital Twins Into Mission Value
    At the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), modeling and simulation (M&S) isn’t an academic exercise; it’s a path to better, faster, safer decisions in real-world situations. By building shared digital twins, running batches of what-if tests, and letting operators and engineers adjust the same model together, NPS teams pull months and years out of planning and reduce risk before anyone touches a flight line or flips a switch on an installation.
  9. New York Unveils Tools to Improve Digital Wellness
    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced new digital wellness resources aimed at teaching young people, caregivers, and educators how to navigate digital media content safely.
  10. N.D. Launches New Campaign Finance Systems
    North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced the launch of an upgraded Campaign Finance Reporting System and a new Statement of Interests System aimed at improving transparency and simplifying required filings for candidates and officeholders.