Tech Leader: January 4, 2019: January 4, 2019

Strategies and Solutions for Ed-Tech Leaders, January 4, 2019. View as web page.

San Diego School District Hacked, Thousands of Employees and Students Possibly Affected

The personal information of San Diego Unified students, former students, and employees may have been compromised in a data breach that officials believe happened in January, the school district announced. Read more.

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LESSONS LEARNED

District leaders share ed-tech best practices and persistent challenges

Q&A With an Ed-Tech Expert: Don't Focus on the Tools

Get tips from Justin Bathon, an associate professor in the department of educational leadership studies at the University of Kentucky, about how to avoid critical missteps in using educational technology. Read the full story.

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Scientists to App Developers: Tap Learning Science to Be More Effective

In a new commentary, cognitive researchers call for educational app developers to focus on four areas where cognitive science could improve how apps support learning in the classroom. Read more.

Assessment Company ACT, Touting Broader Mission, Acquires Knovation

The Iowa City, Iowa-based nonprofit has made its latest in a string of acquisitions and investments, snapping up Knovation, a company focused on content curation. Read more.

Are State Student-Data-Privacy Laws Changing Companies’ Behavior?

States have approved a wave of K-12 data privacy laws over the past few years, but few of those policies outline specific penalties for companies. Preview this article on EdWeek Market Brief.

States Can Try Out More Than One Test Under ESSA Pilot, Trump Ed. Dept. Says

Attention state officials: Thinking about applying for the Every Student Succeeds Act's Innovative Assessment pilot? You don't have to pick just one exam for your test drive. But you do have to end up with a single test in the end. Read more.

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