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Expired: FPF Student Privacy K12 2023-24 Train the Trainer Application
Sep 7, 2023Jim SieglLearn MoreFPF K12 Student Privacy Train-the-Trainer 2023-2024 Program Since 2013, over 130 new student privacy laws have passed in 42 states, with more bills and re…
- FPF Perspectives
FTC announces a complaint and consent agreement against Chegg
Nov 7, 2022Jamie Gorosh and Lauren MerkLearn MoreSince May 2022, education technology (edtech) companies have been on notice that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is closely monitoring the industry to ensur…
- Advocate Perspectives, Educator Perspectives, FPF Perspectives
Let Teachers Be: Concerns About the Online Harassment of Teachers and Practical Tips For Self-Protection
Oct 31, 2022Nick Matera, Intern with FPF’s Youth and Education Team and Chloe Altieri, Policy CounselLearn MoreThe digital age has introduced powerful tools to harass K-12 teachers online. While there are many forms of harassment, this blog will focus on the doxing (or …
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Regulating State and Local Education Agencies
Sep 15, 2021Elijah ArmstrongLearn MoreIn March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed education in ways never before seen, as suddenly most students began taking remote classes exclusively. Even no…
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Talking to Kids About Privacy: Advice from a Panel of International Experts
May 21, 2021Jasmine ParkLearn MoreNow more than ever, as kids spend much of their lives online to learn, explore, play, and connect, it is essential to ensure their knowledge and understanding …
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U.S. Department of Education Opens an Investigation into Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
Apr 19, 2021Anisha Reddy and Amelia VanceLearn MoreOn Friday, the U.S. Department of Education opened an investigation into the data-sharing practices between Florida’s Pasco County sheriff’s office and school …
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5 Things Educators Need to Know About Student Data Privacy
Feb 10, 2021Jasmine ParkLearn MoreA new Student Privacy Communications Toolkit from the Future of Privacy Forum includes detailed resources and information on protecting and preserving student …
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The Trouble With Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
Dec 18, 2020Anisha Reddy*Learn MoreIn late November, the Tampa Bay Times reported that a predictive policing system aimed at identifying students who may be “potential criminals” incorporates da…
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Rethinking Video Mandates In Online Classrooms: Privacy and Equity Considerations and Alternative Engagement Methods
Dec 2, 2020Casey WaughnLearn MoreThe onset of COVID-19 caused the education system to shift rapidly. Vibrant, in-person classrooms transformed into dynamic online environments to protect the c…
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Education During a Pandemic: Principles for Student Data Privacy and Equity
Oct 27, 2020Learn MoreToday, twenty-five education, healthcare, disability rights, civil liberties, and data protection organizations released ten principles for student privacy and…
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A Conversation with Erika Robinson About Student Data Privacy
Sep 1, 2020Juliana CottoLearn MoreCOVID-19 has placed districts, schools, and educators in unprecedented circumstances as they balance health concerns, academic responsibilities, and equity con…
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Reopening Schools Issue Brief: Location Tracking & COVID-19
Aug 13, 2020Amelia VanceLearn MoreSchools and higher education institutions nationwide are still considering whether to return to in-person classrooms, continue remote learning, or offer a mix …
