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What It’s Like Navigating the Strictest Student Privacy Law in the Country

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According to a student data privacy law passed there a few years ago, anyone who collects or shares students’ personally identifiable information (or PII, as the shorthand goes) can be punished by up to six months in prison or $10,000 in fines. You've gotta have an online-tools policy. Learn more here.

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Privacy, Security, and Encryption

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In conversations about student data privacy, the terms "privacy," "security," and "encryption" are often used interchangeably. As was recently illustrated by the Ashley Madison and OPM breaches, corporate data collection and state data collection pose criminal and personal risks.

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‘Back to School’ Hijinks and Lessons for the Education Industry

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No, not to their wooden desks, blue books and plastic seats. But to the BMO’s annual education industry conference, where company executives, investors, bankers and financiers of all stripes descended in their suits and slacks (but very few ties). About 1,200 adults in uniform went “Back to School” yesterday. Wow, what a relief!

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Want to Organize Your Digital Assets?

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The content industry blew up and atomized into millions of pieces when it used to be consolidated into a few mammoth publishers that pushed out lines of books with an internal structure and consistency to learning that was all mapped out for schools. Collaboration tools, such as video conferencing . Online courses. Office suites.

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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. Manheim Central School District (PA) Superintendent Dr. Peter Aiken said they partnered with a company to educate their staff about email threats.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

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The district also holds several events inviting staff to learn about technology tools and strategies for the classroom. Furthermore, due to remote learning, Alvarez turned to the technology solution to equip educators with insights and tools to personalize and accelerate learning at-home and in the classroom.

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

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Rather than a single book or set of books, most basal programs now include a number of materials to facilitate learning. No matter what the subject, though, every publisher should be ready to share their student data privacy standards for their digital tools. Report highlights.