Data is a necessary component for an effective education. It empowers parents and children as they chart their educational journey. Data supports teachers as they guide students forward in their courses. And it drives personalized learning. But in order to realize the benefits of data, users—students, parents, teachers, and administrators—must be able to trust how…
In Plain English: NJ SB 2057
Summary New Jersey SB 2057 (Open States or New Jersey Legislature) prohibits school districts from using any district-provided electronic device, such as a computer, tablet, or phone, to violate a student’s privacy. Legislative Analysis SB 2057, the “Anti-Big Brother Act”, requires that a school district or charter school that furnishes a student with a laptop…
17 Apr 2014
In Plain English: OR HB 2426
Summary Oregon HB 2426 (Open States or Oregon Legislature) requires school districts to develop policies to govern the use of personal electronic devices in district schools, to determine whether there are free online resources when adopting textbook lists, and to provide professional development related to online resources for specified district employees. Legislative Analysis OR HB…
28 Mar 2014
Trust in the Classroom: Protecting Student Data Privacy and Security
The expanding array of education opportunities enabled by digital technology and broadband networks necessitates a renewed commitment to establishing trust with teachers, parents, and students that sensitive information is securely protected. Teachers and students have access to new tools and resources ranging from online gradebooks to online courses, personalized blended learning platforms, and math apps…
24 Jan 2014
Leaders in Digital Learning Collaborate at Roundtable Prior to ExcelinEd’s National Summit
Boston, MA – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), and Getting Smart today brought together education and technology experts, business leaders and senior policymakers to discuss the advancement of digital learning to better support students and teachers. There is growing momentum among private and public sector…
16 Oct 2013
What Does the Next Generation of Education Reform Look Like?
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CUTTING EDGE REFORMS AND 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS PLANNED FOR 6TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SUMMIT ON EDUCATION REFORM From Digital Learning to Lessons from Healthcare, Experts to Strategize on the Next Generation of Education Reform Tallahassee, FL – The Foundation for Excellence in Education today announced the 2013 National Summit on Education Reform will feature…
20 Sep 2013
Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and the Internet
By John Bailey July 25, 2013 We know that the Internet offers the chance to move to a more student-centric approach to learning through a broad ecosystem of experiences and opportunities both within and outside of school. However, in order for technology to make a truly significant impact on K-12 education, concerns about equity, access,…
25 Jul 2013
FTC Strengthens Children’s Privacy Regulations
By Nathan Martin July 1, 2013 New regulations from the Federal Trade Commission go into effect today, seeking to give parents greater control over how websites and online services collect information on children. Modifying the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA), originally passed in 1998, the new rule strengthens existing protections and modernizes the…
1 Jul 2013