Someone hacked into the Edmonds School District network and gained access to social security numbers, driver's licenses, medical and financial information of staff and parents. FOX13
However, the district has not determined who may be a victim to this data breach. District officials tell FOX 13 News they are still investigating."The data breach is scary, for sure. But all school activities are basically pen and paper," said Stacy Wells.She says her child is locked out of all technology, including email access, her Chromebook, schedules and grades—a major issue for seniors and their college applications.
Starting Tuesday, the district is asking all students to bring in their Chromebooks, and all secondary students to bring in their ASB cards.The district says to deal with the resetting process, high schools will operate on a block schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday, and middle schools will operate on a block schedule Thursday and Friday.
The password reset process will take place in English, special education English, and multilingual learner classes.
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