Privacy Policy

No Concept Left Behind Research Initiative

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
1. Introduction

The No Concept Left Behind ("NCLB," "we," "us," or "our") research initiative is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all research participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share information gathered through our website (www.nclb.us) and associated research surveys examining artificial intelligence integration in Central Texas high school education.

Principal Investigator/Research Contact:

No Concept Left Behind Initiative

Email: contact@nclb.us

Location: Central Texas

2. Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • Visitors to the NCLB.us website
  • Participants in NCLB research surveys and interviews
  • Teachers, students, administrators, and IT professionals participating in our research
  • Any individual whose information is collected through our research activities
3. Nature of This Research

This is an academic research project examining perspectives on artificial intelligence integration in K-12 educational settings, specifically focused on Central Texas high schools. The research aims to:

  • Understand stakeholder perspectives on AI in education
  • Develop evidence-based recommendations for responsible AI adoption
  • Examine the feasibility of mastery-based learning models enhanced by AI
  • Identify challenges and opportunities for equitable AI implementation

This research is voluntary. Participation in surveys and interviews is completely optional, and participants may withdraw at any time without penalty.

4. Information We Collect

4.1 Information Collected from Survey Participants

Depending on your role, we may collect the following types of information:

From All Participants:
  • • Demographic information (age range, gender, years of experience)
  • • Role/position (teacher, student, administrator, IT professional)
  • • School district or institution affiliation
  • • Responses to survey questions about AI integration perspectives
From Students (with appropriate consent):
  • • Grade level
  • • Technology usage patterns
  • • Perceptions of AI tools in education
  • • Views on learning preferences
From Teachers:
  • • Subject areas taught
  • • Current technology usage in classroom
  • • Professional development needs
  • • Concerns about AI integration
From Administrators:
  • • District-level policies and planning
  • • Implementation strategies
  • • Equality considerations
From IT Administrators:
  • • Infrastructure capabilities
  • • Security concerns
  • • Technical readiness assessments

4.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • • IP addresses (for security and fraud prevention only)
  • • Browser type and version
  • • Device information
  • • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • • Referring website information

We do NOT use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Any session cookies used are solely for website functionality and are deleted when you close your browser.

5. Special Protections for Minor Participants (Under Age 18)

We recognize that some research participants may be minors (under age 18). We comply with all applicable federal and state laws protecting children's privacy, including:

  • • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • • Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  • • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (for children under 13)
  • • Texas Student Privacy Act
Parental Consent Requirements:

For participants under age 13, we will obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting ANY personal information. For participants ages 13-17, we will obtain parental notification and consent as required by law.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely for legitimate research purposes:

Primary Research Uses:
  • • Analyzing stakeholder perspectives on AI in education
  • • Identifying common themes and patterns
  • • Developing evidence-based recommendations
  • • Creating aggregated statistical summaries
  • • Publishing research findings in academic or professional contexts
We will NEVER:
  • • Sell or rent your personal information to third parties
  • • Use your information for commercial marketing or advertising
  • • Create individual profiles for non-research purposes
  • • Share identified data publicly
  • • Use your contact information for purposes other than research follow-up (if you consented)
7. Data Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:
  • • Encrypted data transmission
  • • Secure server infrastructure
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Firewall protection
Administrative Safeguards:
  • • Limited access controls
  • • Confidentiality agreements
  • • Privacy training
  • • Documented procedures
Physical Safeguards:
  • • Secure facilities
  • • Locked filing cabinets
  • • Proper disposal procedures
  • • Restricted access
8. Your Privacy Rights

All participants have the right to:

Access: View the information we have collected about you
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Withdraw from the study at any time
Transparency: Receive clear information about our practices
Non-Retaliation: Participate or decline without penalty
9. Contact Information
For Questions About This Privacy Policy or Research:

No Concept Left Behind Initiative

Email: contact@nclb.us

Location: Central Texas

To exercise any of your privacy rights or if you have questions about this policy, please contact us using the information above. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, or our research practices. When we make changes:

  • • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • • Significant changes will be communicated to active participants
  • • The current version will always be available at www.nclb.us/privacy

Your continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Legal Compliance

This research and privacy policy comply with:

Federal Laws:
  • • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • • Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  • • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • • Common Rule for Protection of Human Subjects
Texas State Laws:
  • • Texas Student Privacy Act
  • • Texas Education Code provisions
  • • Texas data breach notification laws
  • • Texas cybersecurity requirements