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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Student data privacy is for all staff—no matter their role—and should happen multiple times a year. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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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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Instructure Is Back on the Stock Market, But Not Much Change Expected For Canvas Users

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Today’s move is expected to have little impact on the company’s strategy, meaning little will change for educators who use Canvas. They have not been the ‘evil’ company trying to use data to change their strategy.” And Instructure’s latest prospectus doesn’t mention big plans to use data or algorithms, notes Hill.

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How to ensure edtech ROI? Ask these 4 questions

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Across New Hampshire, school leaders are searching for strategies to ensure that their edtech investments are being leveraged to pay dividends on student engagement, acceleration of learning, and saving teachers’ time. To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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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. They offered key strategies for going on the offensive against hackers. But even that seemingly simple question may have complex answers.

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Want to Organize Your Digital Assets?

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This is no longer a sufficient strategy due to the high cost inefficiencies and labor intensiveness behind curriculum work. A good digital curriculum strategy starts by organizing all the pieces available, and there are quite a few in play for school districts. Student Information Systems (SIS). Library Management Systems.

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