Northside Independent School District (ISD) in San Antonio, Texas, earned the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment Seal for its student data privacy practices. It’s the 12th school system in Texas to receive the national recognition.
Houston Christian University (HCU) launched a Master of Science program in computer and information sciences with two options: 100% online and low-residency, which combines online coursework with an on-campus weekend residency for each course.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is calling for changes to its teaching, student assessment, and research as generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into academic work.
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and Microsoft announced on Sept. 9 a national standard designed to give U.S. school districts enforceable artificial intelligence (AI) safety and data privacy protections for students, families, and educators.
Salesforce announced $27 million in new education grants on Sept. 14, including $18 million for public school districts in five cities to support student career readiness, teacher development, and artificial intelligence (AI) education.
The University of North Texas (UNT) received a $20 million gift to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics programs, including student scholarships, research, faculty support, and emerging technology initiatives, the university announced Sept. 8.
Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts closed for a second consecutive day on Sept. 9 as officials worked to contain a severe cyber incident that disrupted systems needed for essential school operations, including access to student medical records.
The bipartisan proposal seeks to prepare students and teachers for wider AI use while keeping critical thinking at the center of the classroom.
The University of Tampa is adding a focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI) to its required Digital Literacy course this academic year, teaching students when and how to use AI tools in academic and professional work.
The University of Vermont is entering the fall 2026 semester with expanded wireless infrastructure, new IT governance structures, artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, and technology modernization projects, according to Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kellie Campbell.
