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6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

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Student data privacy is quite a different topic from the headlines most people read concerning data breaches. Student data privacy concerns, specifically, center on the misuse of personally identifiable information, known by its acronym PII. Manage data with precision. Vet your vendors.

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Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Teachers

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To be true digital citizens, our students need teachers who model pro-social, creative, and responsible social media use. Establish Transparent, FERPA-Compliant Policies DO: Locate and review your school or district's social media guidelines. Dive into Facebook's privacy controls. Coming Soon!).

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. “Dean Dad” Matt Reed responds to Senator Alexander’s proposal to limit student loans. ” Via The Kansas City Star : “ Rockhurst University is sued over data breach in phishing scam.” The takes).