On a scale of 1 to 5, how seriously does your organization take student data privacy? -- THE Journal

This is an informal poll meant to gauge the attitudes of THE Journal's readership.

Reports Point to Domain Controllers as Prime Ransomware Targets

A recent report from Microsoft reinforces warns of the critical role Active Directory (AD) domain controllers play in large-scale ransomware attacks, aligning with U.S. government advisories on the persistent threat of AD compromise.
Ed Tech Leaders Rank Generative AI as Top Tech Priority

In a recent CoSN survey, an overwhelming majority of ed tech leaders (94%) said they see AI as having a positive impact on education. Respondents ranked generative AI as their top tech priority, with 80% reporting their districts have gen AI initiatives underway, or plan to in the current school year.
Majority of Districts Lack Dedicated Cybersecurity Funding

According to a recent CoSN survey, most school districts (61%) do not have dedicated funding to keep networks and data secure, instead relying on general funds to pay for cybersecurity efforts.
4 Ways Schools Are Using Google AI Tools for Teaching, Learning, and Administration

In a recent blog post, Google shared an array of education customer stories, showcasing ways schools and districts are using AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to transform both learning and administrative tasks.