Privacy
Tips to Plan a Successful Funding Initiative
Although the 2020 fall elections are a year away, now is the time to start planning for voter-approved funding proposals such as bonds and levies. These funding vehicles can be leveraged to raise funds for large technology upgrades and improvements. Presidential elections, in particular, present an excellent opportunity to leverage voter participation, especially in states where minimum voter turnout is required to pass funding requests. However, early planning and consistent follow through is critical to help ensure successful bond or levy passage.
Texas’ Leander ISD Earns High Mark for Student Data Privacy
Student Data Privacy Seal Awarded to Houston-based Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Connecticut Education Technology Leaders Embrace Strategy for Student Data Protections
CoSN Issues Updated Student Privacy Toolkit for School Districts
Email Security Essentials
by Keith A. Bockwoldt, CETL
There is a fast growing trend with Phishing scams targeting school districts and businesses alike. Perpetrators are using social engineering tactics to trick people into giving up information. They’re researching organizational charts and reporting structures from your district’s website. This provides them with some initial information to start their scam.
Advancing School Leadership on Data Privacy Day – and Beyond
On January 28, we recognize Data Privacy Day for the benefit of all students and learning environments worldwide.
Led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), this international occasion is an annual commitment to growing the awareness of and strengthening student privacy practices. It is also about creating and fostering trust in all school systems.
Everyone in education plays a critical role in ensuring the protection of personal information – and CoSN is proud to be at the forefront.
Student Privacy Resource Helps School Systems Move Toward Culture of Trust
Washington, DC (September 1, 2015) – Privacy concerns surrounding student data are growing across local communities, states and the country as a whole. To support the dedicated efforts of school systems to move toward a culture of trust, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) and the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) have produced a customizable infographic and related tips.
National Education Organizations Launch Effort to Build a ‘Trusted Learning Environment’ in U.S. School Systems
Washington, DC (June 26, 2015) - In today’s technology-rich landscape, school systems across the country are tasked with protecting student data and effectively communicating privacy policies and related measures to parents and communities.