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School 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 moreKansas Loops Stakeholders In on Conversation about K-12 Policy
Kansas made stakeholder engagement central to its ESSA plan and strategic planning, with lessons for other states.
read moreHow States Can Advance Deeper Learning for All
States can ensure equitable access to deeper learning skills in the classroom by leveraging resources, rigor, and educational experiences.
read moreConflict of Interest
How state boards can avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts.
read moreBuilding Partnerships with the State Legislature
The interests of students are usually best served when state legislatures and state boards view education policymaking as a shared responsibility.
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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