Cybersecurity
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Cybersecurity Demands Are Growing. Funding Isn't Keeping Pace
State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isn’t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
FCC Pilot Program to Help 69´«Ã½ Fight 'Real and Growing' Cyberattacks
School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks.
IT Infrastructure & Management
It's Not Just About AI. 69´«Ã½ Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, Too
In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges.
Artificial Intelligence
What Worries District Tech Leaders Most About AI? (It’s Not About Teaching)
A new report from the Consortium for School Networking explores district tech leaders' top priorities and challenges.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Ed-Tech Companies Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks. A New Federal Effort Wants to Help
The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools.
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Privacy & Security
What 69´«Ã½ Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy Bills
Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.
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Learn how K-12 districts are addressing the challenges of maintaining a secure tech environment, managing documents and data, automating critical processes, and doing it all with limited resources.
Privacy & Security
A New Federal Taskforce Targets Cybersecurity in 69´«Ã½
The “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Leader To Learn From
Through Wars, Tornadoes, and Cyberattacks, He's a Guardian of Student Privacy
Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data.
Artificial Intelligence
How to Get Ready for the Dizzying Array of Tech Trends Ahead. Tips From 7 Experts
Understanding the role of AI in education, protecting schools from cyberattacks, and teaching critical thinking skills are top priorities.
Privacy & Security
A Massive Data Leak Exposed School Lockdown Plans. What Districts Need to Know
More than 4 million records held by school safety software company Raptor Technologies were left inadvertently exposed online.
Privacy & Security
As Cyberattacks Mount, Lawmakers Double Their Efforts to Protect 69´«Ã½
But the legislative push is not matched by funds to build better cyber defenses.
Privacy & Security
3 Superintendents Share Cybersecurity Best Practices
Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections.