Date: April 14th, 2025 Category: Legal Compliance

Illinois Student Online Personal Protection Act (SOPPA): A Compliance Guide Student data privacy has never been more important — or more complex — than it is today. As school systems across the United States become increasingly reliant on educational technology (EdTech) to deliver instruction, manage classrooms, assess student progress, and co...

Date: April 12th, 2025 Category: Data Privacy

Introduction: Why Student Data Privacy Matters for Every EdTech Vendor—No Matter the Size In a fast-evolving digital education landscape, small and mid-sized EdTech vendors play a pivotal role in enhancing student learning, improving classroom efficiency, and scaling personalized education initiatives. Whether it’s a math game app developed by...

Date: April 10th, 2025 Category: EdTech Security

Introduction: The High Stakes of Vendor Security Certification in K-12 Education In today's increasingly digital learning environments, the responsibility of safeguarding student data has never been more critical. As school districts across the United States integrate a growing variety of technologies — from learning management systems to intera...