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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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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Of course cyber security is necessary in education. Schools have valuable information to protect for both students and employees. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials. Student Digital Records: Not all attacks are about stealing data. About the Host.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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(National) Education Politics. ” Via NPR : “ Graduate Students Across The Country Protest GOP Tax Plan.” Republicans in Congress are also working on a re-authorization of the Higher Education Act. From The Wall Street Journal , “Five Things on the House’s Higher Education Bill.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Education Politics. The vote for Betsy DeVos , Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education , has been delayed. Franken : No Democrat will vote for Betsy DeVos as education secretary – and we’re seeking Republicans to oppose her.” Via The Washington Post : “ Sen. Teresa UnRue of Myrtle Beach, S.C.,