FERPA
Coverage of FERPA in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: Why Claude for Teachers Might Be a Student Privacy Trap for Educators
Anthropic launched Claude for Teachers (CfT), a free AI tool for U.S. K-12 educators that generates lessons aligned with state standards using curricula like OpenSciEd. However, the tool's marketing encourages teachers to share student data, which could violate FERPA, as its terms require teachers to designate Anthropic as a 'school official'—a requirement conflicting with federal privacy laws.
- Top school district slapped with complaint alleging 'elaborate system' to keep kids' gender transitions secret
Montgomery County Public Schools faces a complaint from America First Legal alleging its gender transition policies violate federal laws by withholding information from parents. The complaint centers on a handbook instructing educators to assess parental support before informing families about students' gender identity changes, potentially violating FERPA and constitutional rights.