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STEM learning has become a more common feature of after-school programs over the past decade, as educators and policymakers have sought to expand students’ access to hands-on experiences and build interest in increasingly workforce needs. A 2017 study of nearly 1,600 students in 160 after-school STEM programs across 11 states found that more than 70 percent reported gains in are...

Gwen Gann, a technologist who has worked in healthcare and financial management, has been named the next state chief information security officer at Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech). Her first day in the role was Wednesday, state officials said. “Gwen brings extensive experience leading IT organizations, building security programs and strengthening risk management across...

(TNS) — Proposed legislation that would regulate Flock Safety and other automated license plate readers would not go far enough to ensure the privacy of Nevadans, according to Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, who wants the state to ban their use outright. The Northern Nevada Democrat submitted a bill draft request for the 2027 Legislature that — if signed into law — would ban...

As higher-education institutions face an enrollment cliff for traditional-aged, on-campus students, some are rethinking how they reach students in online classes. For online students, who are often older and juggling work and family responsibilities, flexibility is key. To meet this need, some schools are making big transitions to an accelerated, asynchronous format for online c...

Data center growth has become a bigger issue in Virginia as state officials grapple with its effects on electricity costs, water, land and the communities where these facilities are built. Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Friday announced the Data Center Accountability Framework and signed Executive Order 22 to address those concerns and set new rules for how the state handles data ce...