Can teachers post pictures of students?

So, if you want to post a picture of yourself teaching, and the backs of the heads of some of your students are in the shot, you’re fine. But if anyone can look at the picture and identify an individual student by name, you can’t post it. But that’s for the teacher’s social media.

Does FERPA apply to teachers?

FERPA protects most of the information collected by schools about students. However, sole possession records (e.g., teachers’ informal notes), records of school-based law enforcement units and employment records do not fall under the jurisdiction of FERPA.

Are teachers allowed to be friends with students on social media?

The short answer is: No. Teachers and students should not connect on any online platforms, except for school-provided or required software.

Why students and teachers should not be friends on social media?

Teachers and students shouldn’t be friends on Facebook because of privacy, harassment, age appropriate posts, expectations, prejudice, and personal activities. A Facebook friendship may cause a teacher to see the student in a whole different light than they did in the classroom previously.

Can teachers post pictures of their students on social media?

Never, ever, ever post photos of your students on social media! Each parent has their own personal beliefs about posting their child’s likeness online. It is not your place to post their children online. You are also violating a student’s privacy by doing this.

Should teachers and students be friends on social networks?

First and foremost, teachers should avoid adding students to their personal social media accounts, says teacher librarian Gwyneth Jones. While there are admittedly potential benefits to safely networking with students on social media, it’s just too risky.

What information can be disclosed without consent under Ferpa?

Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance.

Is it okay to follow a teacher on Instagram?

It is ok. There is nothing bad in following your teacher on IG. If she would have any problem she will not accept your request.