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. bit.ly/4yZS4TC

A private college in Pennsylvania has built interest and enrollment in its engineering program through a forward-thinking integration of AI and a policy of testing and retesting students until they're proficient. bit.ly/4hRA5c1

A power fluctuation disrupted cooling systems for the main data center used by Allentown School District, causing some systems to go offline and teachers to lose access to digital resources and assessment programs. bit.ly/4shQgTG

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. bit.ly/4B8D3QY

Dozens of school districts across New York state have adopted AI policies using sample language from the State School Boards Association, which encourages “responsible and effective use” to support academics and district operations. bit.ly/4yOon7U

It is time for education leaders to shift from experimentation with artificial intelligence to accountability, focusing on student safety, measurable outcomes, clear governance and sustainable staff training. bit.ly/4yNaqaq

Pennsylvania State University decided not to renew its initial one-year contract for Flock cameras on the basis of cost, but university police say they're researching other systems with similar capabilities. bit.ly/4eyevXO

Lincoln Public Schools has a three-year contract with the ed-tech company LightSpeed Systems for software that allows teachers to monitor what students are doing on Chromebooks and block or unblock certain sites. bit.ly/4s5CRxX

The state of Massachusetts is investing $1.75 million in classroom lessons about online safety, cyber bullying, data privacy and recognizing AI-generated or otherwise false information. bit.ly/3WrabmZ

After years of seeing climbing enrollment in computer science, the Connecticut State Department of Education found enrollment going the other way every year since 2022, when ChatGPT was released to the public. bit.ly/4s9Gz9M

The implementation of AI should not preclude universities from imparting skills that last a lifetime, including the ability to think critically, defend a conclusion and recognize when it is time to learn something new. bit.ly/47W3WtU

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy and local nuclear tech company NuCube, Idaho State University will build a new microreactor to train undergraduates and promote research. bit.ly/4hWcW72

The University of Texas Permian Basin will use a five-year grant to create new AI credential programs, equip learning environments with AI, create training and research hubs and offer professional development. bit.ly/4dHxvD3

The city of New York and its higher education institutions are working together to build quantum computing infrastructure and training opportunities for students, faculty and businesses. bit.ly/4s4AjQx

Mandated online testing forces Pennsylvania teachers to administer standardized tests on devices, but some school districts are trying to minimize screen time and also finding students do better with pencil and paper. bit.ly/4zxwztj

Not wanting to ban micromobility options altogether, the Andover school board intends to regulate where e-bikes are parked or stored and require students to dismount when they arrive on school grounds. bit.ly/3TYEsZz

Nine Maryland colleges are participating in a federally funded program that supports advising, training and hands-on experience in fields like aerospace, cybersecurity, high-tech agriculture and quantum technology. bit.ly/4i544wa

By investing in digital infrastructure for early childcare and education, state and local governments can improve access, support providers and better prepare children for kindergarten. bit.ly/4hZb8tW

The Connecticut Office of Higher Education is directing student to more information about career training in fields like automotive technology, electrical technology, HVAC, plumbing, welding and computer technology. bit.ly/3UojUKj

Petaluma City Schools board trustees directed staff to draft a recommendation for replacing 1:1 devices with share carts for grades K-1, and to phase out the policy allowing high schoolers to bring their own laptops. bit.ly/4hXi0bu