Cybersecurity
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
Artificial Intelligence
We’re Entering a New Phase of AI in Schools. How Are States Responding?
Artificial intelligence topped the list of state technology officials’ priorities for the first time in an annual survey.
Privacy & Security
Cyberattacks Are a Big Problem. Can Schools Manage Without Federal Help?
The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks.
Privacy & Security
Video
How to Respond to a Cyberattack
Here are practical tips for districts after they experience a hack.
Privacy & Security
Video
How Schools Can Prevent a Cyberattack
When a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it.
Privacy & Security
AI Fuels Increase in Ransomware Attacks Against Schools
Experts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
Why Teachers Need to Take Cybersecurity Seriously
Cyberattacks are becoming more common in schools.
Privacy & Security
Tech Glitch Could Have Exposed Thousands of School Districts' Confidential Files
The incident shows the challenges school districts and education companies face in protecting sensitive data.
Privacy & Security
PowerSchool Paid a Hacker's Ransom. Now Cyber Criminals Are Threatening Schools
More extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared.
Privacy & Security
4 Things to Know About School Cybersecurity and Trump Funding Cuts
Schools stand to lose significant cybersecurity support as the Trump administration and DOGE slash and rearrange the federal government.
Privacy & Security
Could Trump Budget Cuts Lead to More Cyberattacks Against Schools?
Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative.
Privacy & Security
Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AI
A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
Close to a 'Worst-Case Scenario': Cybersecurity Expert Discusses PowerSchool's Data Breach
The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Should Know About the PowerSchool Data Breach
The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28.
Classroom Technology
What's In, What's Out for AI, Cellphones, Cybersecurity, and Other Ed-Tech Stuff
Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025?