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What federal, state, local, and education agencies are doing with technology: new initiatives and programs, system deployments and modernization, AI and cyber rollouts, and leadership moves. Sourced from credible publications and official government channels.
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Read the reportAntoine McCord returns to Anduril after leaving DHS CIO role
Former Department of Homeland Security CIO Antoine McCord has left his government role to return to the private sector.
Spokane Schools Cyber Attack May Have Compromised Data
Spokane Public Schools is investigating how many students and staff may have been affected by a recent network security threat that prompted administrators to take systems like PowerSchool and BusinessPlus offline.
With NASCIO award win and $9M saved for Pennsylvania, CIO Bry Pardoe reflects on keeping up with quickly changing IT landscape
Pennsylvania CIO Bry Pardoe discusses the state's recent technology modernization efforts that saved millions of dollars.
EDUCAUSE '26: Colleges Need to Treat Vendor Risk as Institutional Risk
Recent cyber attacks on Canvas and Oracle PeopleSoft showed how a vulnerability in a third-party platform could become a campuswide problem, and why higher-ed institutions need specific contracts with those vendors.
Tech sector pours $2.4B in AI tools, compute credits for Genesis Mission Consortium
The White House unveiled private sector investments alongside a Department of Energy and National Science Foundation investment in autonomous laboratories.
Clio, Mich., Schools Targeted by Phishing Scam
An unauthorized user has been sending phishing emails to parents of Clio Area Schools students using a district account, prompting an investigation by the district technology team.
New York State Audit Is Critical of City's Cybersecurity
A recent New York state audit has raised critical concerns regarding the cybersecurity posture and practices of the city.
Maine expands digital access to public records
The state of Maine is expanding digital access to its public records to improve transparency and citizen services.
MIT Launches National STEM Workforce Education Initiative
MIT for America will build on existing university programs to expand math tutoring, responsible AI education and hands-on learning opportunities for students from kindergarten through community college.
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