https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/student-privacy Student Privacy en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 The feds are increasingly citing student privacy laws in gender-identity battles with school districts. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:31:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-turns-to-student-privacy-laws-in-gender-identity-fights-with-schools/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-agrees-to-new-student-privacy-protections-for-ai-how-ironclad-are-they/2026/09 Microsoft is the latest tech firm to agree to a national teachers' union's rules for data contracts. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:51:02 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/microsoft-agrees-to-new-student-privacy-protections-for-ai-how-ironclad-are-they/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 Two school districts in New Mexico say the assessments could jeopardize students' data privacy. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:36:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/school-districts-push-back-against-state-required-ai-reading-assessments/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/anthropic-launches-claude-for-teachers-why-some-critics-are-concerned/2026/07 The new AI tool for teachers joins others already in the market. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:12:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/anthropic-launches-claude-for-teachers-why-some-critics-are-concerned/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood How do we protect kids online while embracing innovation? Learn about navigating safety, privacy, and opportunity in the Digital Age. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/how-technology-is-reshaping-childhood https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-cyberattack-on-canvas-could-cause-lasting-aftershocks-for-schools/2026/05 Data from millions of students might have been compromised. Fri, 08 May 2026 22:12:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-cyberattack-on-canvas-could-cause-lasting-aftershocks-for-schools/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-photo-ceo-dealt-with-a-jeffrey-epstein-conspiracy-theory/2026/04 Lifetouch's CEO discusses the company's response to social media rumors alleging ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:04:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-photo-ceo-dealt-with-a-jeffrey-epstein-conspiracy-theory/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 Lawmakers are debating legislation that would require schools to collect immigration information. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:04:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 The breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:06:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/moms-across-the-political-spectrum-urge-caution-on-ai-in-schools/2026/03 Mothers of kids in school are concerned about the impact of AI on learning and social skills. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:28:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/moms-across-the-political-spectrum-urge-caution-on-ai-in-schools/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 Many school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/california-sues-ed-dept-in-clash-over-gender-disclosures-to-parents/2026/02 California challenges U.S. Department of Education findings on state policies over gender disclosure. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:20:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/california-sues-ed-dept-in-clash-over-gender-disclosures-to-parents/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/whats-worse-for-students-a-boring-worksheet-or-ineffective-ed-tech/2026/02 Some parents and policymakers are growing skeptical of the value of education technology. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:16:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/whats-worse-for-students-a-boring-worksheet-or-ineffective-ed-tech/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/not-meant-for-children-adults-favor-age-restrictions-on-social-media-ai/2026/02 A new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:41:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/not-meant-for-children-adults-favor-age-restrictions-on-social-media-ai/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-halts-ruling-letting-teachers-disclose-students-gender-identity/2026/01 A federal appeals court has temporarily paused enforcement of the ruling but has not yet decided whether to grant a longer-term stay. Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:15:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-halts-ruling-letting-teachers-disclose-students-gender-identity/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-cant-bar-teachers-from-telling-parents-if-kids-are-transgender-judge-rules/2025/12 The injunction bans any public school employee from misleading parents about their child’s gender presentation at school. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:12:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-cant-bar-teachers-from-telling-parents-if-kids-are-transgender-judge-rules/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/baby-pictures-and-family-trees-when-fun-assignments-backfire/2025/12 Time-honored projects that draw on students' background information can raise privacy concerns. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:07:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/baby-pictures-and-family-trees-when-fun-assignments-backfire/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/congress-wants-to-protect-kids-using-ai-are-their-ideas-the-right-ones/2025/10 Two bills in Congress aim to build guardrails for kids' use of artificial intelligence. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:54:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/congress-wants-to-protect-kids-using-ai-are-their-ideas-the-right-ones/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/are-chatbots-safe-for-kids/2025/09 AI-powered chatbots are coming under more scrutiny for the potential harms they may cause. Here's what educators need to know. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:32:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/are-chatbots-safe-for-kids/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/americans-grow-more-skeptical-of-ai-in-k-12-schools-poll-finds/2025/08 Support for some AI use in schools has declined, according to the latest PDK poll on American attitudes toward public education. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:33:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/americans-grow-more-skeptical-of-ai-in-k-12-schools-poll-finds/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 When a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:38:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-superintendent-was-held-5-hours-by-border-agents-what-was-his-top-concern/2025/07 He was returning to the country after visiting family abroad, and refused to let agents access his district laptop and phone. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:17:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-superintendent-was-held-5-hours-by-border-agents-what-was-his-top-concern/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 The U.S. Department of Education opened investigations under FERPA into two states, alleging violations of parents' rights. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:22:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/mcmahon-says-schools-with-gender-plans-could-be-violating-federal-privacy-law/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:52:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:42:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:04:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-navigate-trumps-immigration-policies/2025/01 As legal protections remain for immigrant students, experts share what educators can do in the wake of federal immigration policy changes. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:10:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-schools-can-navigate-trumps-immigration-policies/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 A new change ends a policy that mostly prohibited agents from making immigration arrests at schools and other spots where children gather. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:52:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-school-districts-use-of-ndas-and-why-legal-experts-warn-caution/2024/10 Nondisclosure agreements can raise a number of legal considerations for districts. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:09:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-school-districts-use-of-ndas-and-why-legal-experts-warn-caution/2024/10