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Emerging Safety Technologies in Schools: Addressing Privacy and Equity Concerns to Ensure a Safe In-Person School
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CDT Original Research Examines Privacy Implications of School-Issued Devices and Student Activity Monitoring Software
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CDT and Coalition of Education and Civil Rights Advocates Urge Congress to Protect Student Privacy
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Protecting Student Privacy and Ensuring Equitable Algorithmic Systems in Education
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Cybersecurity Best Practices Can Help School Staff Safeguard Student Data

Training Module: Cybersecurity in Education 101
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CDT Tech Tales: How Boulder Valley School District Effectively Engages Its Community
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Going Beyond Legal Requirements for Community Engagement on Student Privacy
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CDT Comments to US Dept. of Education Urging the Protection of Students of Color and Students with Disabilities, And Their Data
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Steps to Protect Student Privacy & Support Equity in the New School Year
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CDT Comments on Protecting Privacy Rights and Ensuring Equitable Algorithmic Systems for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students

CDT Staff to Tackle Hottest Issues in Tech at RightsCon 2021