The FTC is reviewing whether technology that analyzes the geometry of a user’s face to confirm that they are an adult can be used to comply with children’s online privacy laws.

The FTC is reviewing whether technology that analyzes the geometry of a user’s face to confirm that they are an adult can be used to comply with children’s online privacy laws.
Instructure’s analysis looks at trends in school districts’ overall usage of digital products, and which tech tools have the most takeup.
Trying to Safeguard Student Information After the Fact Is Costly and Time-Intensive
Privacy consultants and researchers discuss the steps companies need to take to ensure that they’re meeting district standards and state and federal regulations.
A panel of superintendents at the annual ASU+GSV Summit talk about what they’re prioritizing in the next generation of ed-tech tools.
Technologies Like ChatGPT Could Help Teachers Create Instructional Materials, But Those Tools Also Come With Risks
EdWeek Market Brief spoke to industry officials and educators about the implications of tools like ChatGPT and their potential to improve or complicate the work of schools.
South Carolina Officials Partnered With a Consortium to Set Consistent Standards for Ed-Tech Vendors
South Carolina has given all of the state’s school districts access to a consortium meant to create uniform ed-tech standards, including for protecting student data.
The nation’s second-largest school district is investigating a cyberattack that compromised the personal information of an undisclosed number of contractors.
The consumer protection agency accused the video game company of misleading students into making purchases without their parents’ consent.
Coming Financial Pressures, Ongoing Cultural Fights, and Persistent Staffing Woes Will Challenge Companies
EdWeek Market Brief’s editorial team offers its prognostications about what the future holds for providers in the market over the coming year.
Stricter Rules on Procurement Could Be Coming to the Education Sector, Predicts a Top Consultant on Cybersecurity
Stricter rules linking contracts to cyber protections could be coming to the education sector, predicts a leading expert.