Data Privacy
School & District Management
Kansas City Data-Sharing Effort Showcases Ballmer Group's Strategy
A $59 million investment in software developer Social Solutions aims to ease the flow of data among schools and social service providers.
College & Workforce Readiness
Trump Calls for New AI Workforce-Development Efforts, But Offers No New Money
A new executive order on artificial intelligence shines a light on the need for education and training. But experts say it's thin on details and mostly silent on the question of funding.
Privacy & Security
Schools Suffered at Least 122 Cybersecurity Incidents Last Year
The incidents led to stolen identities, tax fraud, altered student records, and millions of stolen tax dollars, according to the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center.
Privacy & Security
States Earn Low Grades on Student-Data Privacy Protections From New Report Card
A recent report that analyzes the thoroughness and quality of student-data privacy laws passed in the U.S. may be more misleading than it is illuminating.
Privacy & Security
Educators and Artificial Intelligence: "Err on the Side of Caution," Says RAND Researcher
AI-powered tools may augment teachers, a new RAND report argues--but only if big concerns around bias and transparency are first addressed.
IT Infrastructure & Management
School Connectivity, Access to Devices Continue to Rise, Survey Finds
Districts are increasingly confident in their networks' ability to support one or even two digital devices for every student, according to a new survey of school technology leaders.
Curriculum
Education Week's Biggest K-12 Technology Stories of 2018
From cybersecurity to school safety, privacy to personalized learning, and social media to media literacy, here are 10 of the biggest stories on the ed-tech beat in 2018.
Federal
Trump School Safety Commission: Time to Update FERPA
Schools should share more student information with law enforcement in order to protect students during emergencies, according to a federal school safety commission.
States
Parkland Commission: Police Should Get Real-Time Access to School Security Cameras
Live, real-time access to school camera systems could improve police response to tragedies. But law-enforcement surveillance in public schools could also have negative consequences.
Federal
Inspector General Blasts Ed. Dept. on FERPA Enforcement
The backlog of student-privacy complaints from parents goes back years, an audit found, and the department lacks basic controls and procedures.
Privacy & Security
Inspector General Blasts U.S. Ed. Department's Handling of FERPA Complaints
The backlog of student-privacy complaints from parents goes back years and the department lacks basic controls and procedures.
Privacy & Security
Majority of District Leaders Concerned About Cyber Threats, Project Tomorrow Report Finds
According to a new Project Tomorrow/iboss report, 71 percent of district administrators are concerned about the security of their networks.
Federal
Reorganization of U.S. Ed. Department's Privacy Office to Take Effect in Early 2019
The Office of the Chief Privacy Officer will be dismantled, and a new Privacy Policy Office will be responsible for technical assistance and FERPA enforcement.
Privacy & Security
Stronger Data-Privacy Protections for Students and Teachers Needed, Report Argues
A new toolkit from two advocacy organizations, Parent Coalition for Student Privacy and The Badass Teachers Association, aims to help educators deal with the world of data privacy and education technology.