People
Education Department looks to staff back up in CIO shop
After two departures, the Education Department’s CIO office is looking for a new deputy.
Digital Government
USDS-built web app seeks to help with student loans
As part of a new initiative to modernize student loan repayment, the U.S. Digital Service designed a web app that breaks down options for borrowers.
People
Free online initiative trains feds in agile
An online course offered by the Agile Government Leadership network and developed by one of the co-founders of 18F provides feds with hands-on experience running an agile project.
People
Education CIO retires weeks after Capitol Hill confrontation
Danny Harris will leave his job as CIO of the Department of Education after 32 years of federal service.
Digital Government
Education CIO in the hot seat on Capitol Hill
The Education Department's long-serving CIO came under fire from members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for past allegations of misconduct and potential conflicts of interest.
People
Obama seeks $4B to train the techies of tomorrow
President Barack Obama is asking Congress for more than $4 billion to fund his new Computer Science for All initiative for public schools.
Cybersecurity
Chaffetz wants more answers from Education CIO
Lawmakers are looking for details about warnings that the Education Department's systems are ripe for a devastating hack.
Digital Government
Education Department faces tough criticism from Congress on its IT security
The department’s CIO fielded questions from Democrats and Republicans alike during a House oversight hearing on information system shortcomings.
People
Guaranteeing back pay, sequester survey, another hackathon and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
IRS hacks, college data, IoT warnings and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Cyber sprint laggards tell their stories (anonymously)
Energy, Justice and Education posted three of the worst performances on the recent results from the federal government's 30-day cyber sprint. What gives? And are the numbers really that important?
People
What exactly is enterprise risk management?
It's more than simply rolling up the traditional risk management efforts — and it's increasingly critical for agencies.
Cybersecurity
(ISC)² honors information security leaders in government
Winners hail from DHS, Education, State, the Army and the Marine Corps.
Digital Government
How not to drown in your agency's data
A new case study details the Education Department's efforts to get ahead of data disclosure challenges.
Digital Government
Farrell O'Neill Proffitt
This RIVA Solutions vice president used social media monitoring and engagement to transform the Education Department's aid application process.
People
Kindergarten coders
U.S. CTO Megan Smith says everyone will benefit if students begin learning to code when they are learning to read.
Modernization
The Data Act's unexpected benefit
Common standards don't come easily, but the demands of complying with the Data Act could give agencies a leg up when migrating to a financial shared-services provider.
Digital Government
Organizing and visualizing education data
The Department of Education is looking to revamp its Learning Registry and other online resources.
Digital Government
Education data could smooth financial aid applications
The latest big-data initiative encourages developers to create APIs to streamline the process of applying for college aid, among other activities.
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