Does your district have a Cyber Incident Response Plan or playbook for an emergency that blocks access to all school IT infrastructure? -- THE Journal

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

ED Abruptly Cancels ESSER Funding Extensions

The Department of Education has moved to close the door on COVID relief funding for schools, declaring that "extending deadlines for COVID-related grants, which are in fact taxpayer funds, years after the COVID pandemic ended is not consistent with the Department’s priorities and thus not a worthwhile exercise of its discretion."
Google, Microsoft Announce Expanded AI-Driven Search Capabilities

Recent announcements from Google and Microsoft highlight a slough of new AI capabilities for their search tools.
Data Security Report Identifies Cloud Governance Gaps, AI Impact

A recent Varonis data security report notes that excessive permissions and AI-driven risks are leaving cloud environments dangerously exposed.
Call for Speakers Now Open for Tech Tactics in Education: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation

The annual virtual conference from the producers of Campus Technology and THE Journal will return on Sept. 25, 2025, with a focus on emerging trends in cybersecurity, data privacy, AI implementation, IT leadership, building resilience, and more.