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• FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Participants Selected

  

  The Federal Communications Commission has officially selected the participants for its Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot, the three-year program exploring the use of Universal Service funds to improve school and library defenses against cyber attacks.

• Navigating the Future of K-12 Technology: Strategic IT Investments and Community Partnerships

  With federal stimulus funding for COVID-19 behind us, school districts are facing the challenge of sustaining and scaling technology investments without this financial support. Here are four ways to plan for the future and navigate the funding gap.

• Congress Releases Recommendations for AI Governance

  The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence recently released a report with recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.

• NEA Foundation 2025 Student Success Grants Application Window Opens Dec. 16

  Grants of up to $5,000 are available for educators to implement innovative and effective forms of learning.

• FCC Reports Strong Interest in Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

  The Federal Communications Commission has received 2,734 applications totaling $3.7 billion in funding requests from schools, libraries, and consortia for its Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, the agency reported in a recent announcement.

• Report: 90% of Schools Depend on E-rate Funding Every Year

  A new report from Funds for Learning highlights the critical role of the Federal Communications Commission's E-rate program in funding essential technologies and services for K-12 schools.