/technology/privacy-security Privacy & Security en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:55:05 GMT /technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:55:05 GMT /technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 /technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 Here are practical tips for districts after they experience a hack. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:24:32 GMT /technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 /technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 When a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:38:38 GMT /technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 /technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 Experts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:48:11 GMT /technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 /technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 Cyberattacks are becoming more common in schools. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:46:31 GMT /technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 /technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 The incident shows the challenges school districts and education companies face in protecting sensitive data. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:34:21 GMT /technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 /technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 More extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:19:17 GMT /technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 /technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 Schools stand to lose significant cybersecurity support as the Trump administration and DOGE slash and rearrange the federal government. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:48:37 GMT /technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 /technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:02:43 GMT /technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 /technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:52:58 GMT /technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 /technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:42:52 GMT /technology/is-doge-putting-student-and-educator-data-at-risk/2025/03 /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 President Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:04:57 GMT /technology/what-a-recent-trump-comment-might-mean-for-students-data-privacy/2025/01 /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:26 GMT /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 The adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:20:42 GMT /technology/what-teachers-need-to-know-about-changes-to-instagram-teen-accounts/2024/09 /events/webinar/navigating-modern-data-protection-amp-privacy-in-education Explore the modern landscape of data loss prevention in education and learn actionable strategies to protect sensitive data. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:30:46 GMT /events/webinar/navigating-modern-data-protection-amp-privacy-in-education /technology/a-tip-sheet-to-help-teachers-prevent-and-respond-to-doxxing/2024/05 Teachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing. Fri, 24 May 2024 20:27:49 GMT /technology/a-tip-sheet-to-help-teachers-prevent-and-respond-to-doxxing/2024/05 /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data Learn how K-12 districts are addressing the challenges of maintaining a secure tech environment, managing documents and data, automating critical processes, and doing it all with limited resources. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:35:41 GMT /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 In a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, the coalition argued these tools could violate students' civil rights. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:25:10 GMT /technology/civil-rights-groups-seek-federal-funding-ban-on-ai-powered-surveillance-tools/2024/04 /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 The “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:08:38 GMT /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 /technology/a-new-digital-divide-low-income-students-see-more-ads-in-the-tech-their-schools-use/2024/02 Students from the lowest-income families are the most likely to attend schools that do not systematically vet their education technology. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:41:16 GMT /technology/a-new-digital-divide-low-income-students-see-more-ads-in-the-tech-their-schools-use/2024/02 /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 More than 4 million records held by school safety software company Raptor Technologies were left inadvertently exposed online. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:13:27 GMT /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 But the legislative push is not matched by funds to build better cyber defenses. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:38:42 GMT /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48:35 GMT /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 /technology/saturn-is-a-new-app-for-high-schoolers-heres-why-it-has-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-concerned/2023/11 Saturn is billed as a time-management app, but experts see potential privacy concerns in allowing it broad access to students' schedules. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:37:47 GMT /technology/saturn-is-a-new-app-for-high-schoolers-heres-why-it-has-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-concerned/2023/11 /technology/nonprofit-uses-halloween-run-up-to-showcase-scary-privacy-issues-in-learning-apps/2023/10 Selling data for targeted advertising, sharing it with third party vendors, and vague data privacy policies raise concerns, nonprofit says. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:13:54 GMT /technology/nonprofit-uses-halloween-run-up-to-showcase-scary-privacy-issues-in-learning-apps/2023/10