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Data Privacy in a Pandemic? Parents Are Concerned, But Still Welcome More Tech

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The nonprofit CDT therefore classifies student online and data privacy as a “mid- to low-level” concern for parents. Still, parents further answered that they are equally responsible (52 percent) for their studentsdata privacy as their child’s school administrators are.

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Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

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Kevin then moved on to work as an education technology specialist and headed a district’s student data privacy, internet safety, and security initiative. He also held “Tech Tuesday” training to train principals and faculty on all district resources.

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How Districts Can Unlock Actionable Data

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Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. With up-to-the-minute data analysis, districts can make informed decisions about critical components of edtech integration, including digital curricula, professional development, investment, and student data privacy.

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Tear Down That Wall? Why Data Walls May Cause More Harm Than Good.

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At Inkster Preparatory Academy outside Detroit, students track their scores on the high-stakes NWEA Map test on the walls of their classrooms. The practice is known as “data walls,” and is designed to serve as a motivational tool. The practice is known as “data walls,” and is designed to serve as a motivational tool.

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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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Profile of Asbury Park (NJ) Superintendent Sancha Gray

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This is no small feat, considering that she and now-NJ Commissioner of Education Lamont Repollet stepped into a struggling district with 75% of students reading below grade level (half of those being three-to-six grades below). We just want to provide that comprehensive and wraparound support for our students and their families.

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Where Will You Go? Get Global with your Students

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Both you and your students can develop a better understanding of different perspectives and cultures, improve communication skills, and find ways to have a global impact. Flattening your classroom allows you to engage with your global community all from the comfort of your lounge chair using a variety of powerful technology tools.