A ransomware attack has shut down Baltimore County public schoolsThe city's government was the victim of a similar attack last year.By K. Holt, 11.25.2020
The switch to remote learning has made schools even bigger cyber targetsIn the US, hacking attempts have increased by 30 percent. By D. Cooper, 09.15.2020
Google Meet for Education will auto-block users who don't log inThe company wants to prevent ‘zoombombing.’By C. Fisher, 07.14.2020
Apple updates Schoolwork app to help teachers manage classrooms from afarSchoolwork 2.0 has new features for remote classrooms.By K. Bell, 05.27.2020
Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chatsIt’s hoping to help businesses and schools ‘during this exceptional time.’By C. Fisher, 03.17.2020
The UK may ban all watches during exams to prevent cheatingIt’s too hard to tell between watches and smartwatches, an independent commission says.By C. Fisher, 09.10.2019
Recommended Reading: Algorithms and school surveillanceThe best long-form writing on technology and more on the web.By B. Steele, 06.29.2019
Pokémon manga e-books are available in schools and libraries worldwideThrough OverDrive, Inc. you can download titles published by Viz Media.By C. Fisher, 06.11.2019
Chromebook App Hub gives teachers ideas for class activitiesGoogle aims to link developers and schools.By J. Fingas, 03.04.2019
Facebook and Sphero team up to offer coding robots to schoolsThe CodeFWD initiative focuses on underrepresented demographics.By A. Degeler, 09.25.2018
GitHub Education is a free software development package for schoolsThe company wants to support coders of the future.By R. England, 06.19.2018
Chinese school uses facial recognition to make kids pay attentionThe system will tell the teacher if students aren't paying attention.By R. England, 05.17.2018
Adobe offers schools Creative Cloud licenses for $5/yearBudgets are a common barrier to giving kids the tech tools they need.By R. LeFebvre, 05.03.2018
What educators think about Apple’s new iPadCan a bunch of new apps make up for the high price?By E. Alvarez, 03.28.2018
Apple is reportedly launching low-cost iPads for schoolsIt's going after the market dominated by Chromebooks and PCs.By S. Dent, 03.23.2018
BBC game helps kids lead the fight against fake newsThe launch coincides with BBC School Report News Day.By R. England, 03.15.2018
11The robot revolution starts with data entry and small talkRobots are going to work in Japanese banks, hospitals and schools, but keep your expectations low.By M. Smith, 01.29.2016
The EFF claims that Google spies on school kidsDespite signing a legally binding agreement not to at the start of the year.By D. Cooper, 12.02.2015
Verizon kills affordable WiFi program for schools in Alabama (update: response)By E. Alvarez, 11.06.2015