Student Privacy
Ed-Tech Policy
TikTok Is Raising National Security, Privacy Concerns. Should Educators Steer Clear?
The social media video app is raising national security concerns that could ultimately get the platform banned in the U.S.
Privacy & Security
Why Student Data Privacy Is a Civil Rights Issue
Data privacy problems in schools could be disproportionately hurting specific groups.
Classroom Technology
From ChatGPT to Digital Equity: What to Expect at SXSW EDU Conference
Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom.
Privacy & Security
District Leaders Are More Worried Than Ever About Data Privacy. New Center Aims to Help
Parents are asking more questions about data privacy issues related to the technologies schools are using.
Classroom Technology
Should Schools Ban TikTok? Louisiana Ed. Chief Urges Districts to Do It
Louisiana is one of the first states to recommend school districts ban TikTok from all school-owned devices, amid major privacy concerns.
Classroom Technology
Are Most Apps Schools Use Really 'Unsafe' for Children? Product Safety Group Says Yes
96 percent of the apps schools require or recommend aren’t safe for children because of privacy concerns, report concludes.
Privacy & Security
How Can Schools Reduce the Risk of Cyberattacks?
Cyberattacks are costly to K-12 schools, not just in terms of money, but also in how much instructional time students lose.
Ed-Tech Policy
All That Ed Tech Schools Bought During the Pandemic Won’t Improve Equity. Here's Why
Product design, limited organizational capacity, and the dangers of digital surveillance are all barriers, four experts told Education Week.
Privacy & Security
VR Devices Collect 'Intimate' Data, Lack Privacy Protections. Should Schools Invest?
A nonprofit examined the most popular VR devices on the market and found privacy problems with all of them.
Privacy & Security
School Facebook Pages and Privacy Concerns: What Educators Need to Know
Facebook pages can build an online school community and boost school spirit. But they can pose serious problems for student privacy.
Classroom Technology
Software That Monitors Students May Hurt Some It's Meant to Help
Instead of referring kids to counseling services, the software is often used for discipline purposes, a tech policy group says.
Law & Courts
Are Teachers Obliged to Tell Parents Their Child Might Be Trans? Courts May Soon Decide
Some administrators say outing a student could lead to child abuse or self-harm. Parents in court filings say they have a right to know.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Stopping Cyberattacks Is Top Priority for Ed-Tech Leaders. But Many Underestimate the Risk
Most K-12 district tech leaders rate common cybersecurity threats as just low or medium risk, survey shows.
Privacy & Security
'There Are So Many Issues’: Why Schools Are Struggling to Protect Student Data
While efforts have been made to protect student data, there are still troubling examples of data breaches.