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American Schools Are Teaching Our Kids How to Code All Wrong

No more teaching watered down content and using simple coding apps.

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State IG: Clinton violated records policy

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton didn't comply with State Department policies implemented under the Federal Records Act, according to a report from the State Department inspector general.

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Air Force looks for 'software-defined' spectrum

The Air Force wants to use advances in software and hardware to make its radio communications more adaptable to various mission environments -- without sacrificing security.

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‘Ticking Time Bomb?’ Congress Probes Obsolete Federal Tech

Some of the oldest systems in government are more than 50 years old. Spending on system replacements or new tech development has declined by billions in recent years.

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Official: Transition to New Recreation.gov Could Be ‘Risky’

As a 10-year contract winds down, USDA and Interior are gearing up for a new version of the online booking portal.

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Your Spare Computing Power Could Help Fight Zika

Scientists are using a network called the World Community Grid to process huge amounts of data in an attempt to understand how to tackle the virus.

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Lawmakers Want Off-the-Clock ‘Cyber Protection’ for Some Pentagon Personnel

The Defense secretary would be authorized to identify high-risk positions and provide training and assistance.

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How Russia's New Facial Recognition App Could End Anonymity

The power to identify total strangers on the street is the advertising pitch for a new wave of startups hoping to capitalize on rapidly advancing facial recognition technology. But in Russia, it’s already a reality.

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What the T in FITARA Really Means

Teamwork makes a whole lot more sense than infighting and mass confusion.

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So, What Does a CIO Actually Do All Day?

Sits in lots of meetings, seeks to build consensus and handles the unexpected.

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What can the government do about big data fairness?

Big data analytics are used in making determinations for credit, employment, and even criminal sentencing. Should the government make sure they are used fairly?

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Revamped 18F to get a contracting embed

GSA's Federal Acquisition Service plans to place acquisition experts in the new Technology Transformation Service to share knowledge on procurement strategies.

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Does Your HR Office Really Get Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity as a discipline doesn’t get respect in some quarters, according to a new survey.

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White House Wants Kids' Thoughts on Tech Issues

At the request of a 9-year-old, the president announced the initiative Thursday.

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Senators Want More Detail on IT Plans Behind New Background Check Agency

Senators fear OPM “is moving forward without firm plans in place."

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Senators seek to block expanded hacking powers for FBI

The Justice Department says greater authority is necessary to pursue anonymous criminals, but some senators oppose what they say is an encroachment on Americans' digital rights.

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Britain takes digital ID out of beta as U.S. lags

The United Kingdom will go live with its governmentwide digital identity platform, GOV.UK Verify, in the coming days. The U.S. government will need a little more time.

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The Tiny Town Where Air Force Cadets Learn to Drop ‘Cyber Bombs’

The future of cyber warfare training looks like a model railroad where network security majors take turns turning off the lights.

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FAA opens up drone registration database

The FAA has made its database of hobbyists' and recreational users' unmanned aerial systems more widely available to the public.

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Senators want details on new background check bureau

Two Democrats with oversight responsibilities are asking OPM for specifics about its transition and reorganization plans for a new bureau formed to handle background checks.