• Data Privacy, App Bans, and Keeping up with the College-Bound

  • Jan 23 2025
  • Length: 38 mins
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Data Privacy, App Bans, and Keeping up with the College-Bound

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  • This week in education news headlines, we cover:

    • Australia has banned teenagers under 16 from using social media apps, with a one-year grace period for platforms to implement age verification measures.
    • Disgraced college admissions advisor Rick Singer tries to stage a comeback with a new consulting venture.
    • To boost incoming class sizes in a difficult economy, institutions like the University of Providence adopt direct admissions to streamline enrollment and promote diversity.
    • A major data breach at K–12 software provider PowerSchool has affected numerous districts, emphasizing the growing need for robust cybersecurity and transparent safety protocols in schools.
    • Higher education faces shifts as Boston University suspends humanities PhD admissions due to budget pressures, while Purdue University introduces the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program to revitalize cross-disciplinary learning.

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