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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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The presenters offered five reasons to make it a priority. Professional Reputation: As evidenced by recent incidents, stories about data hacks stay in the news for many cycles. All presenters have heard of school officials losing their jobs from data breaches. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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One in five students was absent more than present – missing more than 90 days of school. ” The speaker was Lucian Wintrich , whose presentation was titled “It’s Okay to Be White.” “ Oxford and Cambridge are said to be illegally spying on students for money,” says Quartz.

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