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Checklist to Help Schools Vet AI Tools for Legal Compliance
Apr 24, 2024David SallyLearn MoreAs the use of AI in schools continues to grow, new FPF resources aim to provide clarity and guidance to school administrators
Understanding Student Monitoring
Oct 27, 2021Yasamin Sharifi, Jim Siegl, and Amelia VanceLearn MoreOverview As schools grapple with the increasing importance of supporting student mental health and ensuring school safety, all while balancing remote instruct…
What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment?
Oct 13, 2021Learn MoreAn informational video on the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
Student Privacy Primer
Oct 5, 2021Learn MoreThis primer explains the concepts of student data, including who uses the data and why they use it; data privacy in general; student data privacy; student data…
The Case for Including Data Privacy and Data Ethics in Educator Preparation Programs
Oct 5, 2021 Ellen B. Mandinach, Ph.D. and Juliana CottoLearn MoreTeachers interact with large amounts of student data every day to perform their job duties. In these interactions, teachers make decisions that impact which st…
LEA Website Student Privacy Transparency Reviews – Combined Three-Year Report Summary
Oct 1, 2021Learn MoreFindings from a four year review sample of LEA websites to identify whether these websites contain information about student privacy.
The Privacy and Equity Implications of Using Self-Harm Monitoring Technologies
Sep 27, 2021Sara Collins, Jasmine Park, Anisha Reddy, Yasamin Sharifi, and Amelia VanceLearn MoreAs educators and school leaders return to campus after two years of significant upheaval and loss, many are prioritizing efforts focused on students’ well-bein…
When Schools Share Data with Afterschool Programs
Sep 1, 2021Juliana Cotto and Jim SieglLearn MoreThe school shutdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant concerns about students’ loss of both academic and social-emotional learning. A …
Forum Guide to Attendance, Participation, and Engagement Data in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Models
Jun 1, 2021Learn MoreA forum guide on adapting attendance, participation, and engagement data during different learning models, and addressing challenges with this data.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): Legal Issues
May 24, 2021Learn MoreA report on the legal requirements of FERPA and handling educational records.
SLDS Record Retention and Data Destruction
May 1, 2021Sean Cottrell, Bill Hurwitch, Ross Lemke, Mike TasseyLearn MoreA guide for record retention and data destruction policies.