The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) launched a new online tool on Oct. 6 that allows residents to test their internet speeds, track broadband coverage across the state, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched a new chatbot on Oct. 8 to help residents find information on the agency’s website more quickly and reduce reliance on its call center.
Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts confirmed that cybercriminals stole data involving current and former staff and students during the September cyberattack. The district continues a phased recovery that includes reimaging thousands of laptops, according to a Sept. 30 update from the district.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Oct. 5 an expansion of the state’s Reconnect free community college initiative to help adults retrain as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes employment.
A Los Angeles County public schools pilot program trained 154 teachers across 84 schools and 28 districts to integrate computer science into instruction, and 95% of post-training survey respondents reported that the program’s micro:bit resources increased their confidence in teaching the subject.
The Maine State Archives launched a new online platform on Oct. 1 that gives the public expanded digital access to state government records spanning nearly five centuries.
The Ban Flock Act would bar most federal agencies’ use of automatic license plate reader technology and restrict federal funding to state and local governments that continue using it.
State chief information officers (CIOs) are preparing for growing disruption from artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats, workforce shortages, and rising demand for digital services, according to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ 2026 State CIO Survey.
A redesign of two Advanced Placement courses is underway to address generative artificial intelligence (AI). New approaches to AI instruction, student assessment, and teacher training will launch in the 2027-28 school year, according to an announcement from the College Board, the nonprofit organization offering the SAT and AP courses.
The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) released a report and companion toolkit aimed at helping K-12 school districts manage the human and organizational challenges that come with adopting new technology.
