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6 things schools can do to ensure student data privacy

eSchool News

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.

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Mindful Tracking Cookie Policies Improve K—12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

There have been 361 cybersecurity incidents involving public schools since 2016 according to the K–12 Cybersecurity Resource Center , and with rates increasing year over year , schools need to be more aware of issues with data privacy and enact targeted solutions to keep student data safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns. Tagged on: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 36 Edition)

Doug Levin

For over 40 years the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) ran a program to support this vulnerable student population, but that has come to an end - in part because of student data privacy concerns. Tagged on: September 7, 2017 When can schools punish students for racist social media posts?

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

Edsurge

If you have any questions—or see something that should be updated—please let me know on Twitter @tonywan or tony@edsurge.com. Humanitarian aid organization UNICEF recommends the following strategies for talking with young children about COVID-19. She suggests the following lessons on media balance.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan called badges a “game-changing strategy.”. Indeed, DonorsChoose.org expects teachers to leverage their social media presence in order to fundraise for supplies for their classrooms.

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