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Kevin Blackwell
Kevin Blackwell

Kevin Blackwell is a veteran education consultant with decades of experience in school leadership, mentoring, and organizational improvement. He writes about policy, teacher support systems, and long-term strategies that strengthen learning institutions.

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Articles by Kevin Blackwell
Education & Prevention
FERPA Amendments And Student Privacy Rules

FERPA Amendments remain proposed, but schools may need to review records access, vendors,...

November 2, 2026
Equity Policy
Ethical Supply Chains: Artisan Empowerment & Fair Trade Wages

Global apparel and consumer manufacturing networks have long been defined by opaque, multi-tiered...

November 2, 2026
Education & Prevention
Updated PPRA Guidance and Parent Duties for Schools

Updated PPRA guidance changed how schools document consent, survey notices, parent review, and...

October 30, 2026
Education & Prevention
Parental Consent Guidance For Evaluations

Parental consent guidance from the Education Department changes how schools handle student surveys,...

October 27, 2026
Education & Prevention
KCKPS Lawsuit Tests Student Privacy Rules

Analysis of the KCKPS lawsuit, FERPA and PPRA claims, and what Kansas City...

October 20, 2026
Education & Prevention
Why Online Gambling Ads Belong in the Media-Literacy Classroom

A student does not have to place a bet to encounter gambling marketing....

October 17, 2026
Equity Policy
KCKPS Lawsuit Tests Student Privacy Rules

KCKPS Lawsuit analysis of DOJ claims, FERPA, PPRA, student privacy, parent access, and...

October 13, 2026
Education & Prevention
California Student Safety Laws And AI Rules

Student Safety Laws in California now cover social media feeds, companion chatbots, AI...

October 11, 2026
Education & Prevention
FERPA Regulations Proposal Tests Schools

FERPA regulations remain proposed, but schools and parents can review likely changes on...

October 6, 2026
Equity Policy
Federal Scholarship Program Equity Stakes

A cautious review of the Federal Scholarship Program, state opt-ins, tax-credit rules, and...

October 6, 2026
Equity Policy
School Discipline Equity After Title VI Change

School discipline equity now faces a narrower federal Title VI test, making local...

October 6, 2026
Education & Prevention
AI Safety Standard: What Schools Need To Know

AI Safety Standard analysis for educators and parents on proposed federal AI rules,...

October 5, 2026