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Chaos in Schools: Over 2,500 Ed-Tech Tools Endanger Privacy

1/15/2025

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Libbi Nelson from California IT in Education paints a vivid picture of the chaotic data privacy landscape in schools, likening it to a "Wild West" with over 2,591 ed-tech tools per district. She urges the formation of privacy teams, thorough inventory of tools, and strict vendor agreements to ensure compliance with laws like FERPA.

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Story summary

Libbi Nelson from California IT in Education paints a vivid picture of the chaotic data privacy landscape in schools, likening it to a "Wild West" with over 2,591 ed-tech tools per district. She urges the formation of privacy teams, thorough inventory of tools, and strict vendor agreements to ensure compliance with laws like FERPA.