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The Challenges of Easy Data Access

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Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

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One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students. Reg Leichty.

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AI in Education: Privacy and Security

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The rise of artificial intelligence has both opened up new opportunities and raised new questions about everything from safety and privacy to bias and ethics. Where does the privacy conversation start? Throughout this article, we’ll talk a lot about “inputs.” What safeguards are in place to protect it?

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How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

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While it is believed that the barrier to district leaders and classroom teachers using more data is that they don’t have time to look at it, 33% of districts and teachers say the real challenge is that information is in too many places for them to access. Data Analytics. Data Privacy. About the Presenters.

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Lessons and Leadership During the Switch to Online Learning

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During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

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Beware: Your SIS might not be protecting student data

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Obligatory CYA note: This article is presented as an “insider’s look” at how SIS security works and the common pitfalls associated with the “convenience vs. compliance” dilemma. Efficiency and accessibility are basic expectations, and the amount of red tape required to perform basic duties is shrinking all the time.

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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.