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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.

CoSN 2025 Takeaways, Part 3: Navigating AI Opportunities and Risks

April 9, 2025 by Kevin Hogan

Kevin Kiley, President of Airia, who was at the show introducing Brainfreeze, an AI Platform for Education, thinks we’re at ... Read more

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…

College and Career Readiness

Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers

June 25, 2024 by Laura Ascione

When it comes to Gen Z, the next generation is weighing in on AI, workforce training needs, and other issues impacting their future.

More than half of Gen Z youth (59 percent) say they believe AI will have a more negative than positive effect on society in the next 10 years…

Energy Management for Sustainable Buildings Checklist

August 21, 2024June 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Effective energy Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. Effective energy management practices reduce ... Read more

Eight Point Energy Efficiency Plan for Education

August 27, 2024June 19, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Effective energy management is crucial for educational institutions, from K-12 schools to universities. By implementing sound energy management practices, schools ... Read more

Student Data Security

Top priorities for student image privacy

June 10, 2024 by Colin Anson, pixevety

The nation’s inaction on student image privacy policy in school districts puts students in danger and at risk.

Each year, US schools capture, and publish online, millions of images of students, many of which contain personally identifying information.

Checklist: Managing Indoor Air Quality In Schools

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Alerton building management systems and services can help you maintain optimal indoor air quality to support an open and comfortable ... Read more

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.

Newsline

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

November 27, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading coach, announced today that Common Sense ... Read more

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.

AI in Education

Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption

December 12, 2023July 28, 2023 by Eric Dahlberg, CEO, eSpark Learning

Artificial intelligence is here, and it’s coming to classrooms everywhere sooner than you might think--here's why AI's flaws aren't fatal.

As the ‘23-’24 school year comes into focus, there is now little doubt we are on the brink of a major technological revolution that will affect our schools,…

Machine Learning in Education

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

December 12, 2023June 19, 2023 by Laura Ascione

A new global framework for computer science and AI education will have input from education, policy, and technology experts around the world.

Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum have formed TeachAI, bringing together education, nonprofit, and technology partners to assist governments and education authorities with integrating artificial…

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

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

K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky

Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected

Just when we thought the painful trend of ransomware attacks on public schools might be waning, news arrived of a massive incident. Over Labor Day weekend, the country’s…

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…

Ancillary

How digital books connect vulnerable students with reading

October 10, 2022October 1, 2021 by Diana Thomas, 7th and 8th Grade Reading Teacher, Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

Digital books connect all students with reading opportunities--but vulnerable populations, in particular, see huge benefits

The definition of success is a “favorable or desired outcome.” At Title I schools, where students are often at a disadvantage from the start, measuring success can look…

Student Data Security

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

December 5, 2022April 29, 2021 by Ben Pierce, Director of Data Services, Xello

How do educators ensure that they keep student data, records, and personal information private and secure?

How do educators ensure that they keep students’ data, records, and personal information private and secure?

Newsline

Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature

March 11, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

In a physical classroom, it’s easy to move the camera to hide details. It’s quite a bit harder when teaching ... Read more

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

The Social Institute Unveils Curriculum for 4th Graders on SEL

December 14, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

The Social Institute today announced that it has expanded its pioneering social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the needs of fourth ... 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

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

District Management

Is facial recognition in schools reassuring–or invasive?

March 14, 2025February 28, 2019 by Laura Ascione

A computer analyzing a female face as part of facial recognition in schools.

In the wake of all-too-common school shootings, school and district leaders are confronted with decisions about how to prevent--or respond to--violent incidents. Some are turning to facial recognition…

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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

What is COPPA?

November 12, 2018 by Jeff Knutson

The Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act, more commonly known as COPPA, is a law dealing with how websites, apps, and other online operators collect data and personal…

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…

eSchool Media

6 reasons why district-wide tech implementations are the right choice

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 by Scott Welch

In any given K-12 district, you’ll find at least some teachers choosing their own edtech products. Why? If their district hasn’t shown tech leadership, there are no shortage…

District Management

Report: 4 security recommendations to keep student data safe

September 13, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

Educators have relied on data to make informed decisions for as long as it’s been available (the foundations of standardized ... Read more

District Management

Bloomz announces new features at ISTE 2016

June 27, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Just in time for ISTE 2016, the teacher-parent communication app Bloomz is announcing a major award and introducing new features, including offering its basic schoolwide product for free.…

District Management

Student data mining is a problem, and states are trying to fix it

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016 by Sarah Breitenbach, Stateline.org

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District Management

Top 5 IT and technology trends for 2016

March 4, 2016December 16, 2015 by Bridget McCrea

Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals Chief technology officers and IT professionals in the K-12 field ... Read more

District Management

3 myths about school data privacy in the cloud

November 20, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

As schools and districts struggle to keep up with big data management and analysis, many are worried about how student data privacy will be affected once it’s in…

District Management

Privacy group files FTC complaint on Google Buzz

February 17, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports

A privacy watchdog group complained to federal regulators on Feb. 16 about Google's new Buzz social networking service, saying it violates federal consumer protection law, reports the Associated…

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

Leadership is key to protecting student data privacy in 2025

CoSN 2025 Takeaways, Part 3: Navigating AI Opportunities and Risks

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

Creating IEPs with GenAI while ensuring data privacy

Gen Z students worry about AI, student debt, and careers

Top priorities for student image privacy

Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

Movers and Shakers—New Edtech District Leaders Take Position

Why AI’s flaws won’t slow its adoption

Edtech leaders offer guidance on safe AI classroom integration

Ransomware attackers head back to school

3 ways to strengthen your student data privacy compliance strategy

How digital books connect vulnerable students with reading

3 keys to protecting student data and privacy

Edthena Makes it Easy to Blur Teaching Videos with New Feature

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

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

Encrypt Email and Attachments

Is facial recognition in schools reassuring–or invasive?

What is COPPA?

5 different ways IT directors handle student data privacy

Report: 4 security recommendations to keep student data safe

Bloomz announces new features at ISTE 2016

Student data mining is a problem, and states are trying to fix it

Privacy group files FTC complaint on Google Buzz

With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts

Fighting chronic absenteeism with data-driven insights–and a little fun, too

CoSN State Chapters Grow With Additions of MACE and CoSNE

New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

Frontline Education Announces Chris Collins as New Chief Customer Officer

NoRedInk and the National Writing Project Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Writers in the Age of Gen AI

Almost 2,000 Schools and Districts Choose Lexia® English Language Development™ to Support Emergent Bilingual Students’ English Language Acquisition

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