The package will provide $350 billion in state and local aid, as well as investments in K-12 broadband and vaccine distribution.

New courses centered on the use of data for philanthropy and global development will be offered through Everspring's online platform.

Early policies on student loan relief indicate a positive trend, one edtech leader told EdScoop, but some still seek "a general reversal from the last four years."

Two universities teamed up with a nonprofit group to curate a collection of videos and articles to guide faculty toward more effective digital tool use.

State officials are hopeful the competition will provide enterprising young developers a chance to meet with industry and secure job opportunities.