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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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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

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When Congress passed FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) in 1974, school and district leaders could rely on once-a-year training and reviews to make sure they remained in compliance. Now, when educators could potentially add a new app with a few mouse clicks, managing student data privacy is a never-ending task.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. Whenever students are entering usernames, passwords, and other personal information, the administration needs to have extra protections. The whole staff needs to be on the same page regarding the goals of online assessment. Join the Community.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

Creators of Blended Learning Universe (www.blendedlearning.org), the organization provides a directory of innovative schools and a myriad of models and case studies to support district transformation. The organization’s vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science.

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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. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Cabrera was named Superintendent at El Paso Independent School District in Texas in 2013. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4,000 professional educators serving over 50,000 students. Join the Community.