A security breach is coming to your school. Are you ready? CoSN panelists ponder the rising cybersecurity challenges facing schools today. Oct 19, 2017
EdTech Hero: Todd Lawrence elevates E-rate program in Idaho Lawrence doesn't just connect schools in Idaho to broadband. He ensures that connectivity is high-quality and low-cost. Oct 19, 2017 By Emily Tate
The role of the higher ed CIO in the age of increased accountability Commentary: Five questions higher ed CIOs can — and should — help answer in measuring student success. Oct 18, 2017 By Simeon Ananou
Education Department warns of extortion cyberthreat against schools Hackers have targeted K-12 schools in at least three states in the last month alone. Oct 17, 2017
Louisiana district illustrates power of E-rate in education Without E-rate funds, "we may not be where we are now," said the tech director of a district that recently launched 1:1 and implemented online testing. Oct 13, 2017
EdScoop EdTech Hero: State Rep. Craig Horn ‘doggedly committed’ to digital education in North Carolina From "full-time grandparent" to state lawmaker, Horn advocates for technology-enabled learning and wireless broadband access for all. Oct 13, 2017 By Emily Tate
FCC’s Rosenworcel presses ‘homework gap’ problem, offers solutions Jessica Rosenworcel spoke Thursday about the roles of the FCC, private companies and communities in closing the homework gap. Oct 12, 2017
EdScoop EdTech Hero: Jeff Mao, an experienced, ‘stalwart partner’ to many states From Future Ready Schools to statewide one-to-one initiatives, Mao brings "a wealth of experience and knowledge ... that few, if any, could match." Oct 12, 2017
Blackboard now offering over half a million open educational resources to K-12 students Blackboard and ACT's OpenEd are collaborating to deliver free, openly licensed materials to school districts. Oct 11, 2017 By Emily Tate
EdScoop EdTech Hero: Kim Nesmith problem-solves student privacy issues in Louisiana Nesmith has shepherded school systems in the state as they navigate "one of the most restrictive student privacy laws in the nation." Oct 10, 2017