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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

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. — Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. Don’t Pitch Them Right Now. Is the response justified?

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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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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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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. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that gets crazier by the day.

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Inside Tips for Successfully Implementing Online Assessments

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Then, they can look at what assessment tools can measure whether or not the instruction is working. Learning goals heavily influence tools and resources for assessment. So, whatever is used for testing should flow naturally from what the students have already encountered in their lessons. Email threads often create confusion.

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The Big Picture on the 2019-20 PreK-12 Market

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In her recent presentation “ K-12 Instructional Materials: What’s New in 2019,” she previewed results from Simba’s Publishing for the PreK-12 Market, 2019-2020 , and talked about how digital is changing—and not changing—the landscape. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Report highlights. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning

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With remote learning still at play, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers to have questions answered and assignments clarified. With the appropriate tools and tech access, instructional assistance from afar can be academically beneficial. Student data privacy and online safety are significant concerns.