Topic: Ferpa

Teachers and IT administrators report that the Schoology software is failing to facilitate effective learning, particularly for younger students. Furthermore, schools face massive liability issues during Zoom classes when parents are caught in the background engaging in inappropriate behavior or nudity, leading to defensive administrative policies.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is revealed to have significant loopholes that allow schools to disclose student records without consent. These exceptions include "health and safety emergencies" and requests from law enforcement or judicial orders. The hosts argue that the act provides no real privacy and serves as a tool for state authorities.