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[ NNSquad ] K-12 student database jazzes tech startups, spooks parents
K-12 student database jazzes tech startups, spooks parents
http://j.mp/Z4hv1Z (Reuters)
In operation just three months, the database already holds files on
millions of children identified by name, address and sometimes social
security number. Learning disabilities are documented, test scores
recorded, attendance noted. In some cases, the database tracks student
hobbies, career goals, attitudes toward school - even homework
completion. Local education officials retain legal control over their
students' information. But federal law allows them to share files in
their portion of the database with private companies selling
educational products and services. Entrepreneurs can't wait. "This
is going to be a huge win for us," said Jeffrey Olen, a product
manager at CompassLearning, which sells education software.
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What could go wrong?
--Lauren--
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Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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