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Mathspace Data Breach Impacts 1 Million Students and Parents
The Mathspace data breach has exposed the personal details of over 1 million users. Learn how this incident impacts student privacy and how to protect families.
New AI Security Standards Target Vulnerabilities in Classroom Tech
The Open Secure AI Alliance moves to the Linux Foundation, proposing a shared incident-reporting system to shield classrooms from growing AI security risks.
How the Shift to Cloud-Based School Software Impacts Families
Learn how the school migration to cloud-based student information software and subscription EdTech impacts student data privacy and local district budgets.
Why OpenAI's Powerful New Astra Model Matters for School Security
OpenAI’s new Astra model can autonomously exploit cybersecurity flaws. Learn why this matters for school network safety, student data, and AI education.
Why Utah Just Cracked Down on Classroom App Data Tracking
Learn how a BYU study on classroom app data tracking prompted Utah's strict new student privacy law, H.B. 55, and what it means for your child's data.
How School Districts Plan to Protect Your Child's Digital Footprint
Learn how school districts are balancing new K-12 cybersecurity policies with mounting parent concerns over AI tracking and student data privacy.
School Security Struggles Force Tough Privacy Trade-Offs for Families
Learn how school cybersecurity struggles are forcing districts to monitor or ban student devices, and what parents can do to protect their child's data.
School Apps Found Secretly Sharing Student Data with Advertisers
A two-year technical study found that 52% of classroom apps violate privacy contracts, leading to strict new student data laws. What parents need to know.
Utah Audit Shows Classroom Apps Share Student Data With Advertisers
A two-year Utah audit found that 52% of classroom apps violate privacy agreements, sending student data to advertisers. Learn what this means for your school.
Schools Return to Canvas After Massive Spring Student Data Breach
Learn how school districts are handling the return to Canvas following the massive 2026 student data breach, and how parents can secure student accounts.
NSW Schools Roll Out Secure Visitor iPads and Google Handwriting Fonts
Learn how the latest NSW education updates—including secure visitor iPads, Google Workspace fonts, and Canvas LMS licensing—affect student writing and safety.
Utah Targets School App Data Leaks with Strict New Privacy Law
A BYU study found that over half of tested school apps leak student data, leading Utah to pass H.B. 55 to audit and terminate violating EdTech contracts.