DOE: Oregon school district improperly disclosed student information

The U.S. Department of Education determined the Gladstone School District in Oregon improperly disclosed students’ personally identifiable information in violation of national regulations, the Portland Tribune reports. A parent’s complaint filed under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act alleged a teacher shared a student’s attendance, participation and missing assignments through a software program. Spokesperson Leslie Robinette said the pandemic presented challenges with virtual learning and the district took steps to ensure staff is aware of applying FERPA rules in a virtual classroom.