New survey shows how districts are safeguarding student data

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Earlier this year CoSN released its 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report. This report is based on the results of a wide-ranging survey of school district leaders.

The focus of the survey is to gain an understanding of the expertise of school leaders when it comes to the data privacy practices they lead within their school systems.

The CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report is divided into two main sections and provides a clear understanding of how school districts are managing the critically important tasks that come with effectively safeguarding student data.

Information on the following topics is included in the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report:

  • Maturity of privacy practices
  • Existing supports
  • Additional support needs
  • Barriers to improvement
  • Benefits of the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment seal program

Access to download both sections of the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report is readily available at Student Data Privacy Guidelines & Tools | CoSN Privacy Resources.

Update to CoSN AI resources

The CoSN K-12 Generative AI Checklist (published in partnership with the Council of Great City Schools) now includes an additional section focused on academic AI literacy readiness.

The addition to this free CoSN resource provides school leaders with a list of 22 questions to use to determine where their AI implementation stands when it comes to the seven areas listed below:

  • AI curriculum integration
  • Teacher professional development in AI
  • Ethical AI use and policy/guidance development
  • Evaluating AI impact
  • AI accessibility and equity
  • Operational automation

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If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact [email protected].

Ann McMullan
Ann McMullan
Ann McMullan is an independent education leadership consultant who currently serves as the Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, created in partnership with AASA, The School Superintendents Association. In addition to her role with CoSN, Ann works as a public speaker and writer focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students.

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