By Matthew Lynch Personal histories and records exist for every student who attends, and every teacher who teaches, at a school. This history, in the form of school records, test scores and the opinion of teachers and mentors, can have a huge impact on a student’s future. In some cases, it is on the basis of these assessments about an individual’s potential and overall disposition that life-changing decisions are made about them. These histories could determine what colleges they attend, the privileges that they are allowed, or even the jobs that may eventually be able to attain. It’s important, then, …
Continue reading “Student and Teacher Records: What are the Privacy Rules?”