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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

Teachers can no longer download any app they want and use it the same day—every piece of instructional technology must be vetted for how it relates to educational goals and checked against software the school already has. More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies.

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Protecting Student Data Privacy as a Guiding EdTech Principle

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Finally, Lightspeed Systems is a Student Data Privacy Consortium signatory, and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge.

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Digital Promise Supports Efforts to Protect Student Data Privacy

Digital Promise

JANUARY 12, 2015

Today the White House announced a new legislative proposal to protect student data privacy. We look forward to learning more about the president's proposals. For all media inquiries, please contact Jason Tomassini, Director of Communications.'

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. The panelists agreed that a collaborative approach with school boards, district leadership, and legal counsel is critical to keeping student data safe. Join the Community.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols. As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how data privacy concerns are expanding with education technology use. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These findings suggest the need for a strong call-to-action to increase technology use and services, as well as training and official guidance for safe AI implementation in schools, with education solution providers at the forefront of this push alongside schools.

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5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. As an Education Technology Specialist at one of Colorado’s fastest-growing districts, District 49, I was tasked 5 years ago with the responsibility to ensure our district complied with federal and student data privacy laws.

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6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Student data privacy is quite a different topic from the headlines most people read concerning data breaches. Student data privacy concerns, specifically, center on the misuse of personally identifiable information, known by its acronym PII. Manage data with precision. Vet your vendors.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

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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5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Student data privacy has been at the forefront of district leaders’ minds well before the pandemic. As an Education Technology Specialist at one of Colorado’s fastest-growing districts, District 49, I was tasked 5 years ago with the responsibility to ensure our district complied with federal and student data privacy laws.

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Generative AI and Academic Integrity

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

As such, academic dishonesty—student “cheating,” for example—has always proven a pain in the arse for educators. With enabling technologies at the fingertips of students at every grade of the K-12 spectrum, there’s a tendency for some to consider cheating a byproduct of today’s Information Age.

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What Do Teachers Know About Student Privacy? Not Enough, Researchers Say

Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2021

What should teachers be expected to know about student data privacy and ethics? Considering so much of their jobs now revolve around student data, it’s a simple enough question—and one that researcher Ellen B. More specifically, they wanted to know what state guidelines had to say on the matter.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

Often that means getting third-party certifications that accentuate user privacy, such as the Future of Privacy Forum’s student privacy pledge. For example: ClassLink, a company used by districts to manage sign-on information, currently displays on its website 17 such pledges, badges and guidelines.

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Three Questions for Every School District About Their Student Data Security Practices

Doug Levin

JUNE 28, 2015

For those who care about the privacy of student information, it is equally important to address issues of IT security – for even the best privacy policies and laws are meaningless if student data is left exposed to unauthorized personnel on school computers or out on the internet. Image credits.

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District Best Practices for Managing App Approvals and Creating an Approved App List

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the teaching and learning experience. Educational apps have become valuable tools for educators to engage students and streamline classroom activities. Collect feedback from teachers and students to make informed decisions.

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K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While artificial intelligence and machine learning are not new technologies, recent leaps in the technology driving these tools are rapidly transforming our day-to-day lives. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA.

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Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides robust and real-time connectivity and device health data on students’ school-issued devices.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

Often that means getting third-party certifications that accentuate user privacy, such as the Future of Privacy Forum’s student privacy pledge. For example: ClassLink, a company used by districts to manage sign-on information, currently displays on its website 17 such pledges, badges and guidelines.

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Common (and Avoidable) Legal Pitfalls for Coding Bootcamps and Alternative Education Providers

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2017

Neglecting Student Data Privacy and Security Safeguards Most alternative providers aren’t subject to the restrictions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the well-known federal law that safeguards student data from kindergarten on up. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

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Executive Briefs

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

No matter how skilled, knowledgeable, passionate, or persistent school district employees are in building and attending to a student data privacy compliance program, the work simply cannot succeed without a leadership champion. However, they come at a cost.

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Although it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when dealing with privacy and security issues, you can start tomorrow with simple solutions like finding out what your school’s breach notification plan is, and if your school doesn’t have one, start the conversation. Join the Community.

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What’s New

techlearning

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Highlights include new reader functionality in Destiny Library Manager, offline access on Chromebooks and support for exporting eBook notes to Google Drive or Microsoft One Drive documents, web accessibility guidelines update to Destiny Discover, QoL updates to the Lexile Reading Program Service and Resource Manager, and more.

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Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Make sure your tech stack is set up to support fundamentals such as student data privacy, emerging challenges like AI policy-making, and ongoing critical mental health and safety concerns. My name is June Kim, I’m the Director of Technology for more public schools in Moore, Oklahoma. 2:09 Well and June.

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Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. “Dean Dad” Matt Reed responds to Senator Alexander’s proposal to limit student loans. Via Bloomberg Technology : “How Thync , Startup Behind Brain-Zapping Gadget, Almost Died.” More via Politico.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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Digital Promise Supports Efforts to Protect Student Data Privacy

Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

Generative AI and Academic Integrity

What Do Teachers Know About Student Privacy? Not Enough, Researchers Say

As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Three Questions for Every School District About Their Student Data Security Practices

District Best Practices for Managing App Approvals and Creating an Approved App List

K-12 Leaders on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School

As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

Common (and Avoidable) Legal Pitfalls for Coding Bootcamps and Alternative Education Providers

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Reducing Online Security and Privacy Risk in Your School

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