EdScoop Effort to streamline and share IT security reviews gains traction in higher ed HECVAT is less popular with vendors than it is with college and universities, but the vendors are coming around, Baylor CISO says. Feb 26, 2018 By Patience Wait
Districts evolve to keep up with CoSN privacy standards Education and privacy experts say the K-12 community is experiencing a broad shift around the issue of data governance. Feb 26, 2018
Research + Design Center expands Massachusetts school’s unusual commitment to tech Beaver Country Day School's new facility, which spans 38,000 square feet, allows students grades 6-12 to build projects and work collaboratively. Feb 16, 2018
EdScoop 11 questions to ask your campus CIO about information security Commentary: The crux of data security is about having multiple layers of defense. Answering these questions can establish a strong foundation. Feb 16, 2018
People, plans and passwords: School IT managers outline best cybersecurity practices A CoSN webinar brought IT and edtech professionals together to share security strategies. Feb 15, 2018
ISTE and Code.org partner to advance computer science education The partnership comes as ISTE prepares to update its computer science education standards. Feb 14, 2018 By Chloe Kim
Cryptomining scheme hits university sites Hackers trying to mine the digital currency Monero exploited thousands of websites, including those for educational institutions in the U.S. and elsewhere. Feb 12, 2018 By Chloe Kim
‘State of the State’ speeches underscore focus on computer science education Governors used the platform to announce new initiatives and reaffirm progress made in 2017 Feb 12, 2018
ACT breaks mold, forms new partnership with adaptive learning company The nonprofit has invested .5 million in Smart Sparrow for personalizing and adaptive learning technology. Feb 9, 2018 By Michelai Graham
EdScoop Campuses embrace cryptocurrency courses following value spike Classrooms across the globe have begun to include blockchain and bitcoin into their legal, business and engineering curricula. Feb 9, 2018 By Ryan Johnston