CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report
Earlier this year CoSN released its 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report. This report is based on the results of a wide-ranging survey of school district leaders. The focus of the survey is to gain an understanding of the expertise of school leaders when it comes to the data privacy practices they lead within their school systems.
The CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report is divided into two main sections and provides a clear understanding of how school districts are managing the critically important tasks that come with effectively safeguarding student data.
Information on the following topics is included in the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report:
- Maturity of Privacy Practices
- Existing Supports
- Additional Support Needs
- Barriers to Improvement
- Benefits of the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal Program
Access to download both sections of the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report is readily available at Student Data Privacy Guidelines & Tools | CoSN Privacy Resources
Update to CoSN AI Resources
The CoSN K-12 Generative AI Checklist (published in partnership with the Council of Great City Schools) now includes an additional section focused on Academic AI Literacy Readiness. The addition to this free CoSN resource provides school leaders with a list of twenty-two questions to use to determine where their AI implementation stands when it comes to the seven areas listed below:
- AI Curriculum Integration
- Teacher Professional Development in AI
- Ethical AI Use and Policy/Guidance Development
- Evaluating AI Impact
- AI Accessibility and Equity
- Operational Automation
Access to the complete CoSN K-12 Generative AI Checklist is provided at Gen AI Readiness Checklist – Master V1_2.pdf
CoSN Membership
If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact membership@cosn.org.