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Microsoft 365 Copilot Updates Offer Expanded AI Capabilities, Collaboration Tools
Microsoft has announced updates to its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant, including expanded AI capabilities in individual apps, the ability to create autonomous agents, and a new AI-powered collaboration workspace.
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SETDA: Cybersecurity Tops Priority List for State Education Leaders
Cybersecurity remains the top ed tech priority for state education leaders, according to the 2024 State EdTech Trends report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association.
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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Reporting Requirements for AI, Cloud Providers
The United States Department of Commerce is proposing a new reporting requirement for AI developers and cloud providers. This proposed rule from the department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) aims to enhance national security by establishing reporting requirements for the development of advanced AI models and computing clusters.
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New & Upcoming K–12 Grants
- NCTM Mathematics Education Trust Grants
  Sponsor: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  Awards: Various
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024
- APC K-12 Server Room Makeover Contest
  Sponsor: APC
  Award: $25,000 IT equipment upgrade
  Number of Awards: One grand prize winner
  Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2024
Ongoing K–12 Grants
- Toshiba STEM Project-Based Learning Grants for Teachers Grades 6–12
  Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
  Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and Over $5,000
  Number of Awards: Varies
  Application Deadline: For grants up to $5,000, deadline is March 1 of each year, and every three months thereafter; for grants over $5,000, deadline is May 1 and Nov. 1 of each year
- Project Cybersafe Schools
  Sponsor: Cloudflare
  Award: Free Zero Trust security program for K–12 schools with up to 2,500 students
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Ongoing
- Inventionland Grants for K–12 Schools
  Sponsor: Inventionland Education
  Award: Funds for Innovation Labs, professional development, and Innovation curriculum (varies by request)
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Ongoing (rolling)
- Association of American Educators Foundation Classroom Grant
  Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
  Award: $500
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
- Association of American Educators Foundation Teacher Scholarship
  Sponsor: Association of American Educators Foundation
  Award: $500
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 of each year
- Edthena Innovation Fund
  Sponsor: Edthena
  Award: Varies based on district size; matching grant
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Ongoing (monthly reviews on the 30th of each month)
- Connect For Success Grants
  Sponsor: Mobile Beacon
  Award: Up to 25 laptops with one year of free 4G LTE high-speed internet each
  Number of Awards: Varies
  Application Deadline: Accepted year-round; awards granted on rolling basis
- Sony Grants for Education
  Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Call for Papers & Proposals

Cybersecurity & Ransomware Live! Call for Papers
Cybersecurity & Ransomware Live! Virt Con will bring together some of the best content and speakers on cybersecurity worldwide to help guide attendees in architecture/design, deployment, operationalization, and certification. The event's "Security in Education Institutions" track will provide practical instruction on a wide range of security topics specifically for K-20 education IT professionals.
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2024
Submit calls for papers/proposals to [email protected].

Upcoming Webinars
- Laying the Foundation for AI: Best Practices for a Network Overhaul
  In this fireside chat webcast, THE Journal Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly will speak with experts and practitioners about what it takes to bring an AI-powered network to life, from foundational tech requirements to the mental shift needed to let go of old habits and embrace change.
  Date: Oct. 10, 2024
  Time: 11:00 AM PT
  Sponsor: Juniper Networks
Webinars on Demand
- What Lies Ahead for E-Rate: Unlock Innovation with Remaining Category 2 Funds
  Sponsor: Spectrum Enterprise a part of Charter Communications
- Navigating Modern Data Protection and Privacy in Education
  Sponsors: Broadcom and Carahsoft
- Reduce Copper Wire Phone Costs and Keep Your Campus Safe
  Sponsor: Ooma
- Innovation Unleashed: Exploring AI's Impact on Education IT Documentation
  Sponsor: IT Glue
- 10 Proven Strategies for Effective Educator Growth Planning
  Sponsor: SchoolStatus
- Visual AI: A Proactive Solution to Prevent School Shootings
  Sponsor: SparkCognition
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New & Upcoming K–12 Grants

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Call for Papers & Proposals

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