EdTech News
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As Schools Rush to Adopt AI, Student Data Privacy Lags Behind
As school AI usage climbs past 50%, policy and data privacy protections lag. Learn about the federal legislative gaps and how to safeguard student data.
Canvas Integrates AI Study Coaches: What Parents Need to Know
Instructure is launching Project Athena, an AI study coach inside Canvas LMS. Learn how it impacts student learning, academic integrity, and data privacy.
The Real Cost of the $877 Billion Classroom Tech Boom
As classroom tech spending nears $877 billion, learn how digital tools impact student learning, teacher burnout, and data privacy in local schools.
Why School Cybersecurity Is Now a Shared Job for Parents and Teachers
Schools face an average of five cyberattacks a week. Learn how districts are building a culture of digital safety and what it means for your child.
How School Data Breaches Threaten Student and Employee Privacy
A major cyberattack at Mount Royal University highlights the rising threat of educational data theft. Learn how families can protect their digital records.
How School Districts Are Rewriting the Rules for Buying AI Software
As AI floods classroom software, school districts are adopting strict new procurement rules and cybersecurity audits to protect student data and privacy.
NSW School Audit Exposes Major Privacy Gaps in Student Records
A NSW school audit reveals major security gaps, including a breach where students accessed 2,000 highly sensitive mental health and behavior files.
How EdTech Cyberattacks Are Shifting From Schools to Software Vendors
Learn how cybercriminals are targeting classroom software like Canvas and PowerSchool, what it means for student data, and how schools can protect families.
Why K-12 School Tech Rollouts Fail and How Districts Can Fix It
Learn why 70% of school tech rollouts fail, how unused software wastes district budgets, and how schools can successfully adopt new learning platforms.
Targeting the Classroom: Recent EdTech Breaches Put Families at Risk
Recent cyberattacks on Canvas and Infinite Campus expose student and staff data, highlighting the urgent need for robust school tech security and compliance.
School Data Breaches Surge: What the Latest Attacks Mean for Families
Learn how recent cyberattacks on Infinite Campus and Global Schools Group expose school staff and family data, and how districts can protect student privacy.
New College Cyberattack Exposes Student Financial and Personal Data
A massive cyberattack by the ShinyHunters group on Oracle PeopleSoft servers has compromised student personal and financial aid data at over 60 colleges.