A growing number of K-12 schools across the country are facing cybersecurity threats, with over half reporting cyber incidents that compound existing challenges. These breaches occur as schools struggle with persistent staffing shortages and inadequate funding, leaving critical systems vulnerable. The rising wave of cyberattacks highlights the urgent need for stronger protections in education technology infrastructure. Schools already stretched thin by budget constraints and workforce gaps now face heightened risks to student data and operational continuity.
More than half of K-12 schools reported cyber incidents amid staffing, funding gaps StateScoop
