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Back-to-School Risks You Might Not See Coming (and How to Avoid Them)

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Ah, it’s back-to-school time, and the red zone is approaching. That’s the stretch between the start of orientation and winter break when our phones light up with calls from parents asking for help after their student is hit...more

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Controls on Social Media Use are Taking Hold—at School

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As the inherent risks of social media use become more broadly understood, pressure is building on government bodies at every level to enact effective regulations. There has been some action at the federal level: both the...more

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Avoiding Social Media Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Private and Independent Schools to Help Employees Maintain a Professional Online...

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What is the first thing most parents do when their child is assigned a new teacher? Many would say “Google them” — which highlights the importance for schools to recognize that your employees’ online and social media presence...more

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Are Your District's Social Media Accounts a Ticking Legal Time Bomb?

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While district-controlled Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/“X” accounts can certainly be a great tool for engaging stakeholders – particularly Gen X and Millennial parents – it is important for board members and administrators...more

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Ticktock It's Time to Be Real About Social Media in the Workplace: How Institutions of Higher Education Can Develop Social Media...

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Debates concerning the pros and cons of social media usage are not new, but have recently resurfaced with more fervor, gaining attention at the national level. The renewed focus on social media usage may serve as a reminder...more

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Hashtags and Headlines: The Rise of Social Media

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Social media platforms continue to be a useful way to share information, keep in touch with friends and family, and even promote an independent school; however, they also can continue to create headaches for independent...more

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Going Viral: Navigating Social Media within the School Community

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Social media has transformed how we interact online and engage with our communities with the average person spending over six hours a day online. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen an even greater increase...more

Franczek P.C.

Use Caution when Monitoring Comments on Your School’s Social Media Page

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Public schools should be cautious as to how they moderate access to and comments on their social media profiles. In Packingham v. North Carolina, the Supreme Court recently recognized that the Internet, and particularly...more

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Delaware Changes Online, Student Privacy Protection Laws

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Four pieces of legislation intended to improve online privacy and protections for Delaware residents were signed into law by Governor Jack Markell on August 7, 2015. Collectively, this legislation will impact a broad range of...more

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Is Your School District’s Lack of Social Media Guidelines Putting the District at Risk?

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School districts are under growing scrutiny and criticism for the lack of clear social media guidelines and policies. For instance, after a Michigan teacher reportedly was sentenced to 6 to 15 years for an inappropriate...more

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