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States Prioritize School AI but Struggle to Verify Vendor Claims
State education leaders are making artificial intelligence (AI) their top technology priority, but more than two-thirds say they struggle to independently verify vendors’ claims about AI products, according to the 2026 State EdTech Trends report. The report, produced by Whiteboard Advisors and commissioned by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), draws on survey responses […]
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Compute Demand Raises Stakes for Water Utility Cybersecurity
“Water is what kept me up at night,” said Philip Stupak, a former assistant national cyber director, at ISC2 Security Congress 2026. Small water districts are particularly vulnerable to attack – and increasingly critical to national security. -
Clark County, Durham Leaders: AI Readiness Starts with Public Services, Not Technology
As state and local governments look to expand their use of artificial intelligence (AI), technology leaders in Clark County, Nev., and Durham, N.C., say successful adoption depends on more than new tools – it requires investments in digital infrastructure, stronger coordination across government systems, and a clear understanding of the public services AI can improve. -
Franklin University Centralizes Purchasing Across Nearly 100 Vendor Accounts
Franklin University consolidated approximately 100 separate vendor accounts into a centralized purchasing platform, reducing routine administrative work and giving staff greater visibility into spending, according to Euna Solutions, which provides cloud-based software for procurement, budgeting, payments, and grants management to public sector organizations. The private university in Columbus, Ohio, uses Euna Marketplace to let departments […]
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ONCD Launches 6-Month Rural Hospital Cyber Pilot in South Carolina
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State, Local Government Intrusion Attempts Jump 242%; Education Falls
State and local government intrusion-prevention detections rose 242% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to SonicWall research that points to heavy targeting of public-facing websites and older government systems. -
K-12 Schools Strengthen Cyber Defenses but Lag on Incident Preparedness
K-12 schools are adopting basic cybersecurity protections, but many remain unprepared to respond to a major incident, according to new research showing that just 15% of K-12 survey respondents regularly exercise incident response plans.
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University of Hawaii Earns Award for Degree-Planning Application
The University of Hawaii (UH) earned an inaugural Education Experience Award from the Center for Digital Education for its STAR GPS application, which helps students navigate their path to graduation. -
Study Identifies Gaps in College AI Governance
In a new study, colleges and universities reported more progress in forming artificial intelligence (AI) committees and offering training than in dedicating staff, funding, and regular policy reviews to sustain that work. -
Virginia Orders Statewide Plan to Address AI Cyber Threats
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger directed state officials to develop statewide cyberattack prevention, response, and infrastructure protection plans under an Oct. 23 directive addressing risks from artificial intelligence (AI). -
Delaware Names Greg Godbout Chief Technology Officer
Greg Godbout was appointed Delaware’s new chief technology officer (CTO), the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) announced on Oct. 21. Godbout brings more than two decades of experience in government technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital services.
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Long Beach Names New Technology Director to Lead IT Modernization, Cybersecurity
The city of Long Beach, Calif., announced on Oct. 22 that it appointed Tendaji K. Jamal as its new director of technology and innovation, effective Nov. 16, 2026, to oversee the city’s technology modernization, cybersecurity, and digital services initiatives. Jamal brings more than 25 years of public-sector technology leadership experience to the role, according to […]
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Fairfax County Public Schools IT Leaders to Discuss Modernization at Red Hat Symposium
As school districts work to modernize aging technology infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and support increasingly digital learning environments, IT leaders at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will bring their perspectives to the 2026 Red Hat Government Symposium on Oct. 28 in Washington, D.C.
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NYC Invests $29.2M in NYU Quantum Facility, Secures Stake in Future Technologies
New York City will invest $29.2 million in a new quantum fabrication facility at New York University (NYU), Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Oct. 14. Under a public-private partnership, the city will receive a share of revenue from certain technologies developed at the facility, according to a press release from the mayor’s office.
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MD County Notifies Residents Affected by 2025 Breach, Investigates Second Incident
Anne Arundel County, Md., announced on Oct. 15 that it will begin notifying individuals affected by a 2025 ransomware attack while it continues to investigate a separate cybersecurity incident discovered in August 2026.
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GDIT Brings AI-Assisted Development to FAFSA Modernization
GDIT’s Shad Harp says real-time data connections and AI-assisted software development are helping students get the fastest, most user-friendly FAFSA® experience.
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CoSN Urges FCC to Preserve E-Rate, Expand School Cybersecurity Support
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to preserve and modernize the E-Rate program, warning that reducing federal connectivity support could strain school district budgets and weaken cybersecurity protections.
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White House Launches 2027 Student AI Challenge, New School Readiness Seal
The expanded competition challenges K-12 students to develop technology-based solutions to real-world problems, while a new readiness seal recognizes schools preparing students and educators to use AI responsibly.
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Georgia Tech, Emory Invest Over $1B to Expand AI Workforce, Research
Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) to expand research capabilities, develop a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth across Georgia, the universities announced on Oct. 8.
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Vermont Launches Broadband Speed Test Tool to Track Internet Connectivity
The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) launched a new online tool on Oct. 6 that allows residents to test their internet speeds, track broadband coverage across the state, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.