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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

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But many of the questions he gets as executive director of the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association focus on AI programs and legal compliance with student privacy laws, Liabenow explains, and how they stay in line with laws like FERPA and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

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Meanwhile, federal laws for safeguarding student data — COPPA and FERPA — haven’t been updated in decades, she notes. “And I don't know where else you get to spend millions of dollars and don't know what success looks like,” Zavian says. To her and some other advocates, that has yet to be proven.

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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

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Adherence to privacy laws, like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is non-negotiable. By maintaining a focus on data, analytics and the responsible use of AI, here are four ways founders can address some of the unique challenges in education to earn trust with customers and unlock new opportunities for growth.

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As Number of Edtech Providers Grow, Some Say Student Privacy Needs a Reset

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Meanwhile, federal laws for safeguarding student data — COPPA and FERPA — haven’t been updated in decades, she notes. “And I don't know where else you get to spend millions of dollars and don't know what success looks like,” Zavian says. To her and some other advocates, that has yet to be proven.

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Are #EdTech Resources Keeping Student Data Safe? Find Out!

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Do you wonder if your classroom tech use is CIPA and FERPA compliant? Are you an innovative educator who loves using digital media, but is a little concerned about the safety of student data? You are not alone. This is a hot media topic which often gives us cause for concern. Being concerned is good. Being armed with the facts is better.

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DIY Guide to Keeping Children Safe Online Without Costly Filters

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With ominous acronyms being thrown about such as CIPA and FERPA and COPPA , it’s no wonder educators are running scared when it comes to internet use and that filtering companies are profiting from the culture of fear that results.

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As Child Care Programs Adopt Tech Tools, New Questions Arise About Privacy and Security

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Laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) don’t typically apply in these situations, and so if parents are worried about the security of a specific app, they will need to do a bit of their own digging.