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Episode 138 - The Godfather and Jupiter

Oct 6, 2023

Hosts interview Steve Smith, Godfather of Student Data Privacy, who shares how student data privacy became important and offers tips for districts. They also talk with Stuart from Jupiter about migrating SIS and explore the system features and challenges of integration.

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Quick takeaways

The Godfather of Student Data Privacy, Steve Smith, shares how his district responded to parents' concerns and formed the Student Data Privacy Consortium to create standard agreements for vendors.

Stuart from Jupiter discusses the features of Jupiter SIS, including flexible exports and reports, a messaging platform, and support for standards-based grading, with an implementation timeline of one to two months.

Deep dives

Student Data Privacy: The Journey and Importance

Steve Smith, the CIO of Cambridge Public Schools, shares his journey into student data privacy and the significance of protecting student data. He discusses how his district responded to parents' concerns about data privacy and the steps they took to ensure data protection. Steve explains the development of data privacy agreements and the formation of the Student Data Privacy Consortium to create a standard agreement for vendors. He also highlights the need for federal legislation to update FERPA and establish security requirements for ed tech vendors.

Introduction

3min

Protecting Student Data: Journey and Processes

5min

Evolving Process of Vetting Applications and Vendor Conversations

2min

Expanding the Massachusetts Student Privacy Alliance

8min

The Role of CTO CIO Organizations and the Impact of COVID on Ed Tech

3min

The Need for Updated Federal Legislation Regarding Student Data Security

16min

Exploring the Features of the Jupiter Student Information System (SIS)

8min

Export Feature and Integration Challenges

8min

In this episode, Mark and Josh sit down with the Godfather of Student Data Privacy, Steve Smith. Steve tells us how student data privacy became "a thing" for his district 15 years ago due to questions from parents, and it morphed into a national organization. He offers tips and pointers on how to get started if your district has not jumped into the seemingly wild waters of SDPA's. Then, Chris and Josh have a discussion with Stuart from Jupiter about what they can do for you if you are looking to migrate your SIS.

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