A lawsuit accuses Bain Capital's PowerSchool of trafficking in student data.

In a federal lawsuit, Emily Cherkin, a former teacher and mother, is the lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against edtech giant PowerSchool. The lawsuit alleges the company sells student data, including sensitive health and disciplinary records, without parental consent. PowerSchool denies the allegations, stating their actions are legal and that they don't sell student data.

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a typical classroom setting with desks
a typical classroom setting with desks
a typical classroom setting with desks

In a federal lawsuit, Emily Cherkin, a former teacher and mother, is the lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against edtech giant PowerSchool. The lawsuit alleges the company sells student data, including sensitive health and disciplinary records, without parental consent. PowerSchool denies the allegations, stating their actions are legal and that they don't sell student data.

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In a federal lawsuit, Emily Cherkin, a former teacher and mother, is the lead plaintiff in a class-action suit against edtech giant PowerSchool. The lawsuit alleges the company sells student data, including sensitive health and disciplinary records, without parental consent. PowerSchool denies the allegations, stating their actions are legal and that they don't sell student data.