Data Privacy, App Bans, and Keeping up with the College-Bound

This week in education news headlines, we cover:Australia has banned teenagers under 16 from using social media apps, with a one-year grace period for platforms to implement age verification measures.Disgraced college admissions advisor Rick Singer tries to stage a comeback with a new consulting venture.To boost incoming class sizes in a difficult economy, institutions like the University of Providence adopt direct admissions to streamline enrollment and promote diversity.A major data breach at K–12 software provider PowerSchool has affected numerous districts, emphasizing the growing need for robust cybersecurity and transparent safety protocols in schools.Higher education faces shifts as Boston University suspends humanities PhD admissions due to budget pressures, while Purdue University introduces the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program to revitalize cross-disciplinary learning.For a full list of show sources & additional resources, visit sixteentoone.com/archives.