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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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More important, though, every piece of technology must adhere to the district’s student data privacy policies. Rather than creating policies and compliance guidelines from scratch, start with what works and adapt it for your school. Responsible, responsive privacy administration and management mitigates RISK.

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The Keys to Discussing Student Data Privacy

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Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community.

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How to Manage Student Devices for Remote Learning

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Help students and families find wifi to conserve LTE data and support other devices. With most schools, restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries closed, students have lost much of their access to public wifi. Remind staff about student data privacy and security.

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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

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Micro-credential COVID-19 Library. To help educators continue their professional learning during this time of social distancing, we have curated a library of micro-credentials which can be earned outside of the classroom and without students. Student data privacy should not be a victim to tumultuous times.

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K-12 Leaders Unite for ‘Check the Privacy,’ a One-Stop Shop for Safe Classroom Tech

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For years, the privacy community has been urging educators to be more intentional—and careful—about introducing new tech tools in their classrooms. But expecting teachers to wade through the legalese of every vendor’s privacy policy may be too much to ask for. We’re all trying to solve the same problem.”

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Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Districts

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Data privacy, a multi-stakeholder priority for school systems, touches every aspect of operations. Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. Legal issues around data privacy can be overwhelming for the school community.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. About the Host.

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