Three senators sent letters to more than 50 educational technology and data analytics companies to investigate their data collection practices.

Some officials say it adds little new functionality for law enforcement, while others claim the governor's request was "impossible" from the start.

Trend data from "school climate" surveys allows administrators to view student sentiment across demographic categories or compare schools over time.

Civil rights groups called for the project to undergo further scrutiny before launch, but Gov. Ron DeSantis says it's essential for student safety.

Now used by school districts in 30 states, Ed-Fi is becoming the "gold standard" for data sharing, says one district CIO.

The Future of Privacy Forum has released a guide for policymakers as a resource to help craft effective student data privacy legislation.

Inside cultures that are designed to be collaborative and open, IT leaders are struggling to corral their users and educate faculty on network risks.

Despite criticism that the report left critical data out of its analysis, its author maintains states have inadequate student data privacy policies.

Commentary: Before you start, consider not just what policies you want to create, but how you can create them to maximize compliance.