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Trends in Student Data Sharing and Privacy in 2018
In 2018, state boards of education discussed and adopted policies to increase accountability for student data protection and to increase transparency of schoolwide data through data dashboards. This analysis highlights changes in state policy that cover data protection requirements, test administration and security, records retention, and confidentiality protocols.
read moreFocusing on Gaps in Access to Arts Education
How California, Kentucky, and New Jersey worked to identify gaps in access to arts instruction by expanding their collection of data on arts access.
read moreAdvancing Personalized Learning through Effective Use and Protection of Student Data
Personalized learning creates new opportunities for students and fresh concerns over student data privacy.
read morePolicies to Support Military-Connected Students
is NASBE policy update explores the unique challenges that military-connected students face and how state boards of education can ensure the success and well-being of these students through effective policies on data sharing and training in data management.
read moreSchool Surveillance: The Consequences for Equity and Privacy
School surveillance poses challenges for equity and student data privacy. The authors suggest six principles to guide state policymakers toward effective policies that balance these challenges with the school safety benefits.
read moreTrends in Student Data Privacy Bills in 2016
This analysis describes key elements in education data legislation introduced or passed this year and notes some states to watch.
read moreThe Power of Data
Data collection is a tool that serves states’ students, educators, and policymakers. States must learn to leverage “the power of data” in education while fulfilling the obligation to protect student privacy.
read morePolicymaking on Education Data Privacy: Lessons Learned
Amelia Vance outlines key lessons policymakers to contemplate to avoid unintended consequences of actions to protect student data privacy.
read moreWest Virginia’s Steady Course on Student Data Privacy
The West Virginia Board of Education’s experience reviewing and adopting its data privacy policies offers lessons for other states.
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