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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

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Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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K-12 and Higher Ed Institutions Lead Consortium to Advance EdTech Innovation and Trust

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In 2006 the consortium featured 50 member organizations. School districts and higher education institutions leading the future in making their tech ecosystem work for the needs of faculty and students see the 1EdTech collaboration as a core part of their transformation strategy. You don’t have to be a member to attend.

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SIIA, a Pioneering Convenor for the Edtech Industry, Scraps Its Conferences

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What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

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Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Going on the Offensive: Cyber Security Strategies for Schools

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Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. Educate all staff members frequently and thoroughly. Education programs need to be more comprehensive and ongoing throughout the year.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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Educators must first have a deep and cohesive understanding of what they’re trying to accomplish in the classroom and how they’re trying to do it. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Have an instructional framework centered around curriculum design before talking about assessment.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Of course cyber security is necessary in education. Schools have valuable information to protect for both students and employees. School management needs to take reasonable steps to ensure protection beyond data sharing policies. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials.