Popular school apps may be sharing student data with advertisers

A two-year investigation into educational technology (EdTech) apps used by Utah schools found that many were collecting and sharing student data in ways that appeared inconsistent with their privacy commitments. EdTech is a massive commercial industry and some argue that it functions much like traditional big tech by prioritizing profits, scalable software, and user data collection over proven learning outcomes. The project, published by the Utah State Board of Education in partnership with Brig