Truth in American Education

Fighting to stop the Common Core State Standards, their Assessments and Student Data Mining.

“Noncognitive” Factors: Are they Fair Game for Data Collection and Instruction?

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In February 2013, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology released a draft of Promoting Grit, Tenacity, and Perseverance: Critical Factors for Success in the 21st Century. To many who were aware of this report, it was alarming and controversial. In the summary of this report it says. “There is a growing movement […]

APIA Blasts Congressional Leadership for Attempting to Ram Child Data Collection Bill Through Congress

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Washington, D.C.–American Principles in Action is calling on Congress to oppose S.227, the Strengthening Education through Research Act (SETRA), which would violate the privacy of millions of students and parents. SETRA is scheduled to be voted on Wednesday, February 25th in the U.S. House—even though the Senate has not yet voted on the bill. Congressional […]

P.E. Monitors and Student Privacy in Small Town Iowa

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Grundy Center Community Schools have been using Polar Monitors in their P.E. classes for a decade now.  That still shouldn’t eliminate our concern for privacy.  The Revered Review did an investigation of the usage of these monitors which has garnered international attention in the past.  TRR’s article brings up the question of privacy: Some have […]

U.S. Education Department Announces New Measures to Safeguard Student Privacy

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U.S. Education Department Announces New Measures to Safeguard Student Privacy DECEMBER 1, 2011  ED.gov The U.S. Department of Education today announced new regulations to safeguard student privacy while giving states the flexibility to share school data that can be helpful in judging the effectiveness of government investments in education. “Data are a powerful tool needed […]

National Opt-Out Campaign Informs Parents How to Protect the Privacy of their Children's School Records

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National Opt-Out Campaign Informs Parents How to Protect the Privacy of their Children’s School Records Sheila Kaplan  Education New York & Information Policy Watch As cases of identity theft, database hacking, and the sale of personal information increase daily, the need to protect children’s privacy becomes even more urgent. Schools are a rich source of […]