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New AI Collaborative to Explore Use of Artificial Intelligence to Improve Teaching and Learning
Education-focused nonprofits Leading Educators and The Learning Accelerator have partnered to launch the School Teams AI Collaborative, a yearlong pilot initiative that will convene school teams, educators, and thought leaders to explore ways that artificial intelligence can enhance instruction.
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Gartner Report: Generative AI Taking Over SD-WAN Management
In a few years, nearly three quarters of network operators will use generative AI for SD-WAN management, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner.
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Rubrik, Okta Partner on AI-Driven Identity Threat Protection
Cybersecurity companies Rubrik and Okta are partnering to offer a new AI-powered identity threat protection solution.
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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
- DiscoverE Engineers Week Outreach Grants
  Sponsor: Discover Engineering
  Awards: $250 to $1,000
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Nov. 4, 2024
- DiscoverE Girl Day Grants
  Sponsor: Discover Engineering
  Awards: $250 to $1,000
  Number of Awards: Not specified
  Application Deadline: Nov. 4, 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].

Webinars on Demand
- Laying the Foundation for AI: Best Practices for a Network Overhaul
  Sponsor: Juniper Networks
- 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

Ongoing K–12 Grants

Call for Papers & Proposals

Webinars on Demand

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