data privacy Archives

Ohio District Awarded CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seal for Student Data Privacy Practices

May 16, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

Washington, D.C. – CoSN today awarded Delaware Area Career Center in Delaware, Ohio, the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal ... Read more

AI in Education

Philly teacher embraces AI but treads carefully amid data privacy and bias concerns

April 21, 2025 by Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat

Educators say they want students to learn how to use AI and machines as a tool to help them locate their humanity within their own writing.

When Adrienne Staten’s fellow teachers first started talking about using artificial intelligence tools in their classrooms, Staten was not on board.

Student Data Security

Leadership is key to protecting student data privacy in 2025

April 14, 2025 by Linnette Attai, CoSN

For many school districts, successful implementation of a student data privacy program may require some form of organizational change.

In the year 2025, no one should have to be convinced that protecting data privacy matters. For education institutions, it’s really that simple of a priority--and that complicated.

Student Data Security

Is your district safeguarding student data?

March 25, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

District edtech leaders offer an unprecedented look at gaps and opportunities in student data privacy across the nation.

Protecting student data is critical for school district IT leaders, but many cite leadership and training gaps, along with time and manpower, as obstacles in that pursuit, according…

AI in Education

Exploring generative AI products: Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility

October 16, 2024 by Fernanda Pérez Perez, CoSN 2024 Blaschke Fellow

GenAI tools should protect student data and comply with accessibility standards to create an inclusive and secure environment.

Districts must carefully select the right AI tools to meet their unique needs. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility.

Student Data Security

Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy

September 25, 2024 by Fernanda Pérez Perez, CoSN’s 2024 Blaschke Fellow

When it comes to student IEPs, it’s crucial to balance AI's innovations with strong data privacy measures to protect student information.

All students have a right to privacy, and their personal and sensitive information must be kept confidential to protect them from unwanted exposure of their Personal Identifiable Information…

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April 8, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

While everyone’s favorite acronym—AI—seems to be the hottest topic as #CoSN2024 kicks off here in Miami, Ashley May, M.S., M.Ed., ... Read more

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

March 20, 2024 by Stephen Noonoo

With ESSER funding expiring, districts need to align their edtech decisions with new budget realities and determine if tools meet their needs.

Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying—for a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts.

AI in Education

Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

AI technologies are reshaping traditional educational models, offering innovative tools that adapt to individual student needs, streamline administrative tasks, and provide valuable insights through data analytics.

AI in Education

What are the Benefits and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Education?

February 5, 2024 by ESchool News

The integration of AI in education brings both benefits and risks. While AI enhances engagement, personalizes learning, and provides valuable insights, concerns arise regarding data privacy, ethical considerations,…

Innovation Insights

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by Kevin Hogan

Phil Hintz, Director of Student Information for Barrington School District

News out of D219 Board of Education in Illinois, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD) and Round Rock ISD in Texas, Seekonk Public Schools in Massachusetts, and more.

Strengthening Security & Compliance through Cyber Resilience

May 17, 2023February 23, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Achieving compliance with industry standards and regulations is an ongoing journey for organizations of all sizes. But the path always ... Read more

IT Innovations

5 ways our district streamlines edtech ecosystems

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 by Melissa Riggs, Edtech Specialist, School District 49

District 49 needed to encourage consistent edtech practices and ensure compliance with state and federal student data privacy requirements.

Tech-enabled learning is here to stay. Districts are responsible for taking a hard look at their edtech offerings and must collaborate with solution providers that comply with the…

Student data privacy regulations

March 8, 2023January 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For cyber thieves, students’ personally identifiable information (PII) can be lucrative. Not only is it relatively easy to open fraudulent ... Read more

Student Data Security

How to maintain secure access and data privacy

December 5, 2022November 10, 2022 by Laura Ascione

The risk of cyberattacks and weakened data privacy has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning.

Cybersecurity is a priority concern for most people accessing the internet. Unfortunately, students aren’t thinking about cyberattacks when they access sites for curriculum, research, and entertainment from their…

Student Data Security

4 ways to improve your district’s data privacy

December 5, 2022April 6, 2022 by Charlie Sander, CEO, ManagedMethods

Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored

With K-12 school districts using cloud collaboration platforms more than ever before, the approach to data privacy in schools is looking a lot different than what administrators are…

Student Data Security

3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

December 5, 2022October 21, 2021 by Laurel Chiesa, Director of Instructional Technology, Fayetteville-Manlius School District

An IT director outlines three ways school districts can more effectively safeguard their students’ data and adhere to data privacy laws.

Cyberattacks and data breaches are infiltrating K-12 communities. To proactively thwart these attempts to steal student data, states such as New York are passing legislation that requires school…

Newsline

Promethean Announces iKeepSafe Student Data Privacy Certification in the U.S. for ClassFlow Software

February 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in schools has become a critical issue.

Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today at TCEA 2021 announced its ClassFlow™ platform had received iKeepSafe certification renewal. ... Read more

Newsline

Research Shows the Need for More Support to Protect Privacy and Advance Digital Equity

October 23, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) today released a new report — with accompanying survey findings — that reflect ... Read more

Student Data Security

One district’s approach to student data privacy

December 5, 2022August 17, 2020 by Katie Onstad

Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in…

Ancillary

Encrypt Email and Attachments

March 23, 2020March 20, 2020 by ESchool News

Today, and in the coming days, data privacy will become even more important as the need to collaborate and share ... Read more

Student Data Security

How one district handles student data privacy

December 5, 2022October 7, 2019 by Katie Onstad

Every school district is faced with a choice about how to protect student data. As districts have implemented more technology to support digital learning, student data privacy in…

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Understanding cyber liability insurance

April 3, 2019 by Fred Smith

Have you read the latest newsflash? School district data breaches are on the rise, and your school district’s student information system (SIS) data could be a prime target…

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Data access is easier than ever, but is that a good thing?

February 8, 2019 by Eileen Belastock, CETL

Tactical student data privacy questions like “What can I do right now?” should be asked by all CIOs, teachers, administrators, and policymakers in this changing landscape of data…

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IT leaders, admins still fear network attacks

May 9, 2019December 14, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Balancing access to educational resources with security needs remains a top challenge for school district IT leaders, according to new findings from the Speak Up Research Project for…

District Management

5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

May 6, 2019October 24, 2018 by Ellen Ullman

As districts continue to go 1:1 and encourage teachers to integrate digital tools into their lessons, IT directors need to pay close attention to the way edtech companies…

District Management

4 simple questions school leaders should ask about cybersecurity

August 22, 2018 by Steve Baule

In today’s world where hacking and other forms of cyber-attacks abound, it isn’t enough to simply expect that the IT staff has data security under control. According to…

District Management

10 big findings about ed-tech privacy

July 13, 2018 by Laura Ascione

Student information privacy is a hot-button topic, and a new survey shows a widespread lack of transparency and inconsistent privacy and security practices among ed-tech applications and services.…

eSchool Media

Beware: Your SIS might not be protecting student data

June 22, 2018 by John Jennings

When FERPA was signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1974, “accessibility” meant “the key to the filing cabinet,” and an “information request” was either an in-person…

District Management

Common Core sparks flood of legislation

June 16, 2014 by By Adrienne Lu, Stateline.org

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District Management

Feds issue 6 data, privacy recommendations

May 12, 2014May 5, 2014 by From staff and wire reports

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District Management

Data privacy: What school leaders should know

January 20, 2014January 6, 2014 by By Keith R. Krueger

2013 will be known as the year the American public began to focus on privacy. National security breaches pushed the issue to the front pages of papers nationwide,…

District Management

Major ed data report reveals states’ improvements

November 19, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

States have made immense progress in collecting student data, communicating the importance of using such data, and in emphasizing the need to keep student information safe and secure,…

District Management

Student data privacy: The role of policymakers and schools

November 14, 2013November 13, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As states move to collect, store, and interpret student data, education leaders should be familiar with important federal laws that safeguard student data and protect student privacy. Efforts…

District Management

Three state approaches to student data privacy

October 23, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

As school reform efforts receive nationwide attention, collecting and using student data plays an important role in improving teaching and learning in today’s classrooms. But accompanying student data…

District Management

State data systems present privacy concerns

November 5, 2013October 29, 2010 by By Jenna Zwang, Assistant Editor

Data privacy is a top concern for stakeholders when it comes to using educational data to drive student achievement and school improvement—and an Oct. 21 webinar from the…

IT Management

Ad group unveils plan to improve web privacy

October 4, 2010 by Laura Ascione

As the debate over online privacy and advertiser access to users’ data continues, a group of the advertising industry’s largest trade organizations was to announce on Oct. 4…

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