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Navigate AI with New Risk Assessments from Common Sense Media

By Lisa Nielsen published

A new risk assessment framework from Common Sense Media helps educators become critical, empowered, informed users.

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The Role of School Leaders in Ensuring Ethical Technology Use and Data Privacy

By Steve Baule published

As technology continues to expand in education, school leaders need to drive its ethical use and the protection of student data.

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How A Two-Pronged Approach Helped To Protect Student (and Staff) Data

By Michael Millington published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - One district has gone about protecting school and staff data by addressing the issue in two distinct ways.

Keeping Student and Teacher Data Safe and Secure

By Michael Millington published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD - Student data can be more secure by taking steps such as monitoring data privacy agreements and implementing multifactor authentication

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Hackers Are After Student Data. Here’s Why

By Erik Ofgang published

Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.

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Many Schools Use Edtech That Puts Student Privacy at Risk. Here’s What They Should Do Instead

By Erik Ofgang published

Recent research found that 78% of required or recommended school apps were “very high risk” in terms of student privacy, suggesting a need for greater protections at schools.

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5 Tips for Creating a Data Privacy Day in Your School

By Sascha Zuger published

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - A data privacy day in your school can help raise awareness regarding the importance of protecting students’ online presence

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Best Student Cloud Data Storage Options

By Luke Edwards published

The best student cloud data storage choices are plentiful, but which is the best for you right now?

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How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk

By Erik Ofgang published

New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous

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Some Schools Use 2,000 Apps. Here’s How One District Protects Data Privacy

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Data privacy is a priority at Fayette County Schools. Jim Farmer, the chief technology officer, discusses how the district made that happen.

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