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CDT Original Research Examines Privacy Implications of School-Issued Devices and Student Activity Monitoring Software
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Student Activity Monitoring Software: Research Insights and Recommendations
CDT's report, entitled "Online and Observed: Student Privacy Implications of School-Issued Devices and Student Activity Monitoring Software." White background with black text and blue artifacts. Three laptops, lined from left to right, have a variety of pop-ups and open windows on their screens, as well as purple-colored alerts to demonstrate the monitoring and flagging of student activity.

Report – Online and Observed: Student 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
From CDT's Equity in Civic Tech team, the "Five Steps to Protect Student Privacy & Support Equity in the New School Year." 5 icons on a white background.

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