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Weeks after a cyber attack forced Richmond Public Schools offline, district officials are investigating whether hackers posted Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and other information to the dark web.
With the recent election of nine educators to state office, some Connecticut teachers and officials are hopeful the next legislative session will reexamine the role of AI, cellphones and other personal devices in school.
K–12 districts have become an enticing target for cybercriminals. After all, school systems carry a lot of sensitive data, and many are working with limited cybersecurity budgets. Last year, half of K–12 schools experienced a cyber…
The Chromebook was used to get feedback from an AI chatbot about mental health concerns.
The new University Dean of Educational Initiatives succeeds Phil Regier, who moves into an advisory role after overseeing the growth of ASU Online from six programs to more than 400 Derrick Anderson has been appointed University Dean of…
A vulnerability in a vendor used across the California Community Colleges system to send students their financial aid refunds was exploited by bad actors who pocketed checks intended for students.
National qualifiers will lead to an April 2027 final featuring EA SPORTS FC 27, Rocket League and Minecraft, alongside an education summit for teachers UK schools are being invited to register for EGAMES DUBAI27, a global esports…
With the FCC still taking public comments on the E-rate program, a leader from The School Superintendents Association explains which districts are most at risk and why a final decision could be months or years away.
The Consortium for School Networking on October 21 sent a petition to Congress signed by 464 education and community leaders from across the country, urging policymakers to protect and strengthen the E-Rate program and emphasizing the…
Workshops will cover everyday caregiving tasks, with participants receiving a year of ChatGPT Plus and a $75 stipend to help them attend OpenAI Academy’s free workshops will help caregivers explore ChatGPT for scheduling, educational…
A new partnership between the University of Nottingham , Nottingham City Council and Homes England gives residents a place to explore research and help shape the city’s future Visitors explore an immersive view of the city at Connect…
Colleges and universities across Massachusetts have or are currently using Flock cameras or other license plate readers, and some students and staff are responding by decorating the cameras to draw attention to them.
At most colleges and universities, students own their devices and choose what they bring to campus, but what happens when those devices can’t meet the technical demands of their coursework? In a recent NVIDIA survey of 1,000 U.S.…
A cyber attack on Columbia University, discovered in June 2025, compromised Social Security numbers, addresses, demographic details, financial-account information, academic histories and medical information.
Jerome School District was closed for two days last month and had a third party inspect its devices after a ransomware attack. The district did not pay the ransom and anticipates data being leaked to the dark web.
Milford Public Schools has been surveying teachers and collecting data on the classroom management platform Securly to assess their use of certain tools, finding that screen time increases as students get older.
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For many K–12 schools and districts, cybersecurity insurance has become a common safeguard. The Center for Internet Security reports that 74% of K–12 organizations have purchased a cyber insurance policy. These policies protect…
A CoSN-led coalition is calling on lawmakers to preserve federal broadband subsidies for schools and libraries as the Federal Communications Commission weighs potential changes to the nearly 30-year-old program.
Some of the country’s largest school districts — from New York City to Dallas — have a message for the Federal Communications Commission: The E-Rate program should not become a vehicle for regulating classroom screen time.
After a cyber incident forced Oneonta City School District to cancel classes last week, a group identifying itself as "Shiba ransomware" told the district it stole information on students, parents and staff.
Many teachers new to the profession are more sketpical than veterans about the value of devices.
An investigation into a ransomware attack on Springfield Public Schools found the known hacker group Interlock was responsible for breaking into the district's server and installing malware.
New World Preparatory charter school on Staten Island, N.Y., serves 840 K–8 students across two campuses. Construction of a new main campus was completed in March 2026 and includes a robust networking infrastructure built from the…
Some 87% of school leaders reported phishing or email compromises, a report from top cybersecurity groups found.
AI-fueled bot traffic is overwhelming open research repositories, forcing colleges and universities to devote resources to classifying types of traffic and defending access for people who need it.
Richmond Public Schools went offline Wednesday after employees found messages on their laptops threatening permanent data loss if the district didn't contact those responsible within 72 hours for negotiation.
Last week, I spent some time on the University of Colorado Denver campus talking to students about whether they were taking online college courses, and why or why not. Even after the pandemic, online college courses remain popular.…
A new report suggests policymakers should consult with students before imposing restrictions, which should have clear emergency protocols and accommodations.
A recent Connecticut Education Association survey of 113 teachers found that most of them believe phones and devices have contributed significantly to a lack of reading stamina and vocabulary in students.
The Trump administration’s plan to revise, or potentially discontinue, broadband discounts for schools and libraries is overwhelmingly unpopular, judging by the thousands of comments submitted since August. Pleas from school…
While the Federal Communications Commission reviews the 30-year-old E-rate program's purpose, an analysis of federal funding requests shows how schools' connectivity priorities have changed over the past decade.
A cyber criminal used a compromised login credential to hack a standardized testing company in September, exposing names, birthdates, addresses and disability records of millions of California students.
From cloud applications and video to artificial intelligence tools and connected devices, schools continue to expand their use of in-classroom technology. But many districts, especially those with resource constraints and infrastructure…
After a former student named seven men in a lawsuit saying they had sexually assaulted her, a movement gained steam online to reveal her identity.
Methuen Public Schools in Pennsylvania is one of many districts nationwide affected by a cyber attack on the ed-tech company Frontline Education that may have compromised addresses, emails and social security numbers.
The U.S. Army Software Factory at Austin Community College provides an opportunity for the Army to solve problems with Soldier-led solutions
Talk to Jean Chalopin about artificial intelligence and, before long, the conversation lands somewhere unexpected for a man best known for cartoons: a number he keeps coming back to. In spite of our many advancements, roughly 300…
Researchers, law enforcement representatives and a former child hacker examined how earlier intervention and digital literacy could help young people use their technical skills legally The Pathways Into and Out of Youth Cybercrime…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a timely reminder that protecting schools in an increasingly digital world is about more than passwords, phishing attempts, and IT infrastructure. It is also about trust.…