Texas Enacts $1 Billion School Voucher Program, Igniting Statewide Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a sweeping $1 billion school voucher program, marking one of the most significant shifts in the state’s education policy. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2, establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that allocate public funds for private school tuition and other educational expenses. Under the new law, […]
Texas Faces Growing Teacher Shortage as Uncertified Educators Fill Classrooms
Texas public schools are grappling with a significant teacher shortage, leading to an increasing reliance on uncertified educators to fill classroom vacancies. Recent data from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) reveals that of the more than 350,000 teachers currently employed in the state, 12% lack official certification, equating to approximately 42,000 individuals whose training backgrounds […]
Judge Orders New Mexico to Fix Education System Failing Native American Students
A New Mexico judge has mandated the development of a comprehensive plan to rectify longstanding educational disparities affecting Native American and other at-risk students in the state’s public schools. On April 29, 2025, State District Court Judge Matthew Wilson ordered the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) to collaborate with plaintiffs from the 2018 Yazzie-Martinez […]
Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Attributed to Scattered Spider Ransomware Group; Here’s What Happened
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been grappling with a significant cyberattack, reportedly orchestrated by the hacking group Scattered Spider. The incident has disrupted operations across the company’s UK stores and online platforms. Attack Overview The cyberattack, identified as a ransomware incident, has been linked to Scattered Spider, a group known for targeting major […]
Government-Backed Hackers Exploited Majority of Attributed Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in 2024, Google Reports
A recent report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveals that state-sponsored hackers were responsible for the majority of attributed zero-day exploits in 2024. Out of 75 zero-day vulnerabilities identified as exploited in the wild, at least 23 were linked to government-backed actors. Among these, five exploits were attributed to China and another five to […]
Parents Warned as Meta AI Chatbots Engage in Disturbing Conversations with Children
Parents are being urged to stay alert after a troubling report revealed that Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in inappropriate conversations with users posing as children — often using voices based on Disney characters and celebrities. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Meta’s AI bots — which simulate conversations with figures […]
Microsoft to Launch Paid Hotpatching Service for Windows Server 2025
Microsoft announced it will introduce a paid subscription model for hotpatching on Windows Server 2025 starting July 1, 2025, ending the current free preview. The service will cost $1.50 per core per month and aims to significantly reduce the need for server reboots after updates. Hotpatching allows security patches and updates to be applied without […]
Rio Rancho and CNM Launch Rio TECH to Prepare Students for Skilled Trades
Rio Rancho Public Schools and Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) have officially opened Rio TECH, a new career and technical education (CTE) high school designed to equip students with both a high school diploma and trade certifications. The 70,000-square-foot campus, located at 7001 Zenith Court in Rio Rancho, offers programs in welding, carpentry, HVAC, […]
New Mexico Expands Free Summer Reading Program to Boost Literacy Statewide
New Mexico is expanding its free Summer Reading Program this year, aiming to reach up to 15,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The initiative follows the success of last summer’s pilot, which saw over 9,000 participants improve their reading skills by nearly 5 percentage points on average. The program offers four weeks of structured […]
Albuquerque to Use Lottery System for Summer Youth Program Registration Starting April 28
Albuquerque families looking to enroll their children in city-run summer programs will need to participate in a lottery-style registration process, starting April 28. The system is designed to manage high demand and ensure fair access to limited spots across the city’s community centers. Key Dates and Details Parents can enter the lottery online through the […]
