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What the $17.25M Naviance Privacy Settlement Means for Families
The $17.25 million Naviance settlement over student data tracking exposes massive gaps in edtech privacy. Learn what families need to know and how to act.
Senate Probes Data Breach of Anonymous School Tip Line
A massive data breach of a popular anonymous school tip line exposes millions of reports. Learn what this means for student privacy and digital safety.
PowerSchool Faces Litigation After Massive Student Data Breach
PowerSchool faces multidistrict litigation following a massive data breach. Learn what data was exposed, the Naviance settlement, and steps for parents.
Worcester Schools Cut Parental Opt-Outs in Privacy Policy Update
Worcester Public Schools' new policy limits parental opt-outs for data-collecting apps. Learn what this means for your family's privacy rights.
PowerSchool Pays $17M to Settle Student Privacy Lawsuit
PowerSchool and Chicago Public Schools settle a student privacy lawsuit for $17.25M. Learn what the 'wiretapping' claims mean for your family's data.
Ransomware and Sensors: The New Reality of School Safety
Schools are adopting ransomware playbooks and smart sensors to tackle safety. Learn how these changes impact student privacy and school budgets.
Parents Push for 'Opt-In' Mental Health After Data Breach
Parents in Orange County urge schools to require active consent for mental health apps like Daybreak Health following the massive PowerSchool data breach.