Guyana pilots biometric teacher attendance system ahead of nationwide rollout
There’s a biometric attendance pilot currently going on in some schools in Guyana, as the government is testing a system…
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Pearson to introduce palm‑print biometrics for global exam authentication
Pearson is preparing to introduce palm‑print biometrics across its global testing network through a new partnership with Redrock Biometrics and…
New identity checks reshaping US federal student aid
The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) publicly credited enhanced identity verification measures with preventing more than $1 billion in attempted…
RealSense enables face biometrics for student nutrition programs through TabletKiosk
Kids are not typically noted for their patience, so it’s no surprise some would rather bail on lunch than wait…
Growing identity fraud challenges put higher education at risk
By Chris Borkenhagen, CISO & Chief Digital Officer at AuthenticID As higher education institutions continue to expand their digital services,…
Stop ghost students stealing college financial aid with biometric liveness
The Associated Press recently documented a vast and fast-growing fraud on the U.S. education system in which scammers use AI…
US Dept. of Education launches crackdown on student aid fraud with new ID verification rules
In a sweeping response to an escalating wave of identity theft and fraud within federal student aid programs, the U.S….
Kenya to harmonize education sector data through Maisha Namba ID integration
Kenya will begin a pilot in July for a new system that will streamline education sector data management by integrating…
Colorado moves to regulate FRT in schools with groundbreaking legislation
Legislation that aims to protect the biometric data of Colorado school students and staff was passed by the Colorado General…
Biometrics in schools ignite debate about privacy versus security
Does biometric tech belong in schools? Some say no, the data privacy risks are too high. Others say yes, to…
