Data Privacy
Privacy & Security
Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AI
A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices.
Privacy & Security
Is DOGE Putting Student and Educator Data at Risk?
How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data.
Federal
Teachers’ Union Sues Over Sensitive Data Accessed by Elon Musk's DOGE
The American Federation of Teachers and others allege that three federal agencies improperly disclosed sensitive information.
Privacy & Security
What a Recent Trump Comment Might Mean for Students' Data Privacy
President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy.
Federal
Trump Admin. Lifts Ban on Immigration Arrests at Schools
A new change ends a policy that mostly prohibited agents from making immigration arrests at schools and other spots where children gather.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
Close to a 'Worst-Case Scenario': Cybersecurity Expert Discusses PowerSchool's Data Breach
The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Should Know About the PowerSchool Data Breach
The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28.
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Artificial Intelligence
Los Angeles Unified's AI Meltdown: 5 Ways Districts Can Avoid the Same Mistakes
The district didn't clearly define the problem it was trying to fix with AI, experts say. Instead, it bought into the hype.
Privacy & Security
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A Tip Sheet to Help Teachers Prevent and Respond to Doxxing
Teachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing.
IT Infrastructure & Management
It's Not Just About AI. Schools Are Facing 5 Other Tech Challenges, Too
In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges.
Families & the Community
The Good (and the Bad) of Using Apps to Connect With Parents
Tech platforms are changing the way teachers communicate with families.
Privacy & Security
What Schools Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy Bills
Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.
Privacy & Security
A New Digital Divide? Low-Income Students See More Ads in the Tech Their Schools Use
Students from the lowest-income families are the most likely to attend schools that do not systematically vet their education technology.