The Washington Post reports on plans in Virginia to implement a data system aimed at improving student preparation for college and workforce. The talks have been steeped in privacy concerns surrounding student data, which school officials well understand based on recent news on the National Security Agency’s surveillance methods.“This is not the greatest time in government to be talking about the cool data we collect,” said a spokesman for the Virginia Education Department. “It’s right for parents to be concerned about privacy. We share that concern.” The system would allow agencies to share data to track student progress, helping officials to create policies around the most successful routes. (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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