{"slug": "wanted-digital-chief-for-england-s-schools-must-enjoy-data-ai-and-concrete", "title": "Wanted: Digital chief for England's schools. Must enjoy data, AI, and concrete problems", "summary": "The UK Department for Education is hiring a new Chief Digital Officer to lead digital transformation across England's schools, with the role requiring expertise in data, AI, and solving concrete operational problems. 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