Betsy Foresman
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COVID-19 resurgence forces colleges to change reopening plans yet again
Record breaking infection rates and expected holiday travel have forced colleges and universities to reevaluate their plans to resume in-person activity. → Read More
Inside the Education Department's plan to build a data-driven culture
Building a data-driven culture within the Department of Education will lead to improving core business functions of the agency — and with that, better addressing the needs of students — agency leaders said this week. → Read More
Educators, governors ask Congress for more remote-education funding
Several education groups added their name to a letter drafted by the National Governors Association, asking Congress for additional funding to ensure K-12 districts and universities can continue educating students online into the fall. → Read More
As education moves online, universities weigh student engagement
Administrators say they’re asking students for suggestions and watching social media to see how they’re coping with recent changes to their educations. → Read More
COVID-19 is forcing rapid tech adoption in higher ed
Educators say their colleagues are flocking to technology in droves as quarantines leave few other options to ensure continuity of education. → Read More
COVID-19 is forcing rapid tech adoption in higher ed
Educators say their colleagues are flocking to technology in droves as quarantines leave few other options to ensure continuity of education. → Read More
OpenStax makes its online learning tools free
On top of the publisher’s already free catalog of textbooks, online homework resources are now free to teachers and students during the public health crisis. → Read More
Trump's 2021 budget would defund statewide student data programs
Federal grants helped 47 states build student-data systems, but the president is attempting to eliminate the program for the third year running. → Read More
University CIOs are becoming business leaders, says Educause report
In its 2020 Top 10 IT Issues report, Educause shows how CIOs are evolving into key supporters of their institutions' academic and business goals. → Read More
Texas starts sharing ROI data with students for each university degree
Amid record-high student debt levels, a new bill in Texas arms prospective students with better compensation data related to their chosen majors. → Read More
Technology-accessibility resources head to Texas agencies, universities
New training resources will help state agencies design digital technologies that can be easily accessed by everyone, including those with disabilities. → Read More
Ohio gets $17.8 million to test autonomous vehicles on rural roads
The next generation of transportation gets plenty of testing in cities, but Ohio researchers say there are important lessons to be learned in the boondocks. → Read More
Arkansas expands stipend program for computer science teachers
With the goal of expanding the availability of computer science programs in the state, up to $10,000 will be awarded to computer science teachers. → Read More
Educators ask FCC to subsidize cybersecurity costs
The E-Rate program helps schools provide internet access, but education stakeholders say cybersecurity services should also be included. → Read More
Six states to develop data-driven workforce strategies
With support from the National Governors Association and Strada Education Network, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs. → Read More
Why teachers are essential to building a secure 'internet of things'
Even digital natives need help understanding the security and privacy implications of their devices, Cisco's Edna Conway told a conference audience. → Read More
To find top talent, Maryland IT bureau taps internship program
The Maryland Department of Information Technology is the first state agency to take advantage of the regional program serving hundreds of organizations. → Read More
Demand for broadband in schools strong, E-Rate survey shows
E-Rate recipients came out in record numbers for an annual survey conducted by Funds For Learning, which found sustained demand for bandwidth. → Read More
Utah to join states allowing fully autonomous vehicles on public roads
If signed by Gov. Gary Herbert, Utah would join states including California, Arizona, and Pennsylvania that allow public testing of fully autonomous vehicles. → Read More
How dark fiber can support flexible networks for local government
At a National Association of Counties conference, IT leaders shared the benefits and challenges of municipally owned fiberoptic networks. → Read More