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Voters Demand Stronger AI Guardrails and Data Protections in Schools

A national Century Foundation survey reveals that 85% of voters demand strict government guardrails on AI use and student data privacy in public schools.

Sep 2, 2026
Illuminate EducationCanvas LMS

FTC Orders EdTech Giant to Protect Millions of Student Records

Learn how the FTC's final order against Illuminate Education over a 10 million student data breach impacts school privacy and edtech vendor security.

Aug 14, 2026
PowerSchoolCanvas

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.

Jul 1, 2026
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How the FTC's Crackdown on EdTech Breaches Impacts Your Child's Data

The FTC's finalized order against Illuminate Education signals a strict new era of federal data security mandates for classroom software vendors.

Jun 10, 2026
Illuminate EducationCanvas

FTC Forces Illuminate Education to Clean Up Student Data Security

The FTC finalized its order against Illuminate Education over a massive student data breach. Learn how parents can protect their children's data.

Jun 8, 2026
Illuminate Education

FTC Orders Illuminate Education to Overhaul Classroom Data Security

Learn how the FTC’s order against Illuminate Education impacts school data security, and get steps to protect your child’s information from cyberattacks.

Jun 8, 2026