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).
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
