Guidance for Schools Issued on How to Keep Parents Better Informed on the Data They Collect on Students
July 25, 2014
The Department of Education announced new guidance for schools and districts on how to keep parents and students better informed about what student data is collected and how it is used.
The new guidance recommends that schools and districts provide parents with information, such as:
- What information are you collecting about students?
- Why are you collecting this information?
- How is the information protected?
- Do you share any personal information with third parties? If so, with whom and for what purpose(s)?
- Who should parents contact if they have questions about your data practice
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Guidance for Schools Issued on How to Keep Parents Better Informed on the Data They Collect on Students Transparency Best Practices for Schools and Districts (Read guidance)