Category: K–12
Managing COVID-19 Disruption: Key Student Privacy Requirements Remain Unchanged
As students of all ages urgently transition from a classroom to a virtual environment, concern over the protection of student privacy remains at a high level.
Managing COVID-19 Disruption: FERPA
The Department of Education released guidance for schools subject to FERPA requirements related to implementing plans in response to COVID-19.
Cooley Team at NCSC 2018
Kate Lee Carey and Randy Sabett
The 2018 National Charter Schools Conference is June 17-20 in Austin, TX. The conference brings together more than 4,700 members of the charter school community for learning and networking opportunities.
Administration Releases “Skinny” Budget; Education Feels the Pinch
Yesterday, the Administration released its Budget Blueprint for 2018. Overall, the Blueprint upholds many of the campaign promises the President made, increasing military spending by significantly cutting funds from almost all domestic agencies, including education.
Student Data Privacy: States Keep Up the Momentum
Matt Johnson and Vince Sampson
While Congress continues to consider (but not act on) nationwide student data privacy initiatives, the states continued to lead the charge in 2015.
Student Data Privacy: The States Are in the Lead
Mike Goldstein, Randy Sabett and Matt Johnson
Student privacy has become a focal point in the education sector. While media attention has largely focused on activities in Washington, we believe it is also critical for schools and Edtech companies to pay closer attention to privacy and security actions at the state level.
California’s Student Online Personal Information Protection Act is the First State Law to Comprehensively Address Student Privacy
Matt Johnson, Randy Sabett and Diane Savage
California recently passed the first state law in the nation that comprehensively addresses student privacy.