Educause pushes Ed. Dept. to rethink ‘third-party servicer’ guidance
Educause is continuing to press the U.S. Department of Education to revise its oversight of edtech providers.
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OPM ‘loophole’ defended and attacked in Ed. Dept. hearings
The need for greater scrutiny of online program management companies was hotly debated in "listening sessions" organized by the Education Department.
Jill Biden promotes community colleges’ role in workforce development
Two-year colleges are essential to educating students and workers to develop a strong, skilled workforce, the incoming first lady said.
Biden focus on higher education could help institutions survive pandemic
Education policy experts said the president-elect's agenda could alleviate challenges that the Trump administration has not addressed.
North Dakota passes landmark privacy policy protecting higher-ed student data
The policy creates new privacy guidelines and prohibits the state's 11 public colleges from selling or releasing any student’s information for advertising purposes.
Texas starts showing students how much they’ll make with each degree
Amid record-high student debt levels, a new bill in Texas arms prospective students with better compensation data related to their chosen majors.
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Upcoming database will enable universities to share policy ideas
Each school has their own policies. A new tool slated for release in 2020 will allow researchers to search and filter them all from one location.
Good policy is key to student data protection, say privacy experts
The Future of Privacy Forum has released a guide for policymakers as a resource to help craft effective student data privacy legislation.
How to empower superintendents and connect technology with learning
edweb's Stacey Pusey breaks down a recent webinar that details five steps toward a more judicious application of technology in the classroom.
Illinois hires CIO for education programs
A new education-focused chief information officer role will be led by Kevin Parker, a former Boston and Rhode Island govtech leader.