There are reports on the importance of student data privacy in k-12 education, with a focus on understanding relevant laws such as FERPA and CIPA. Some schools are taking steps to enhance cybersecurity and privacy measures, including being more selective about edtech tools and implementing new technologies to monitor and protect student data. The use of edtech tools and data storage methods is being examined, with some outlets discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to student data privacy and security.