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The article discusses the educational leadership of Joseph Williams, executive director of the Perris Union High School District in Perris, California. Emphasis is given to the development of educational technology opportunities and training for students and staff. Other topics include learning computer science and providing Chromebook laptop computers to students.

The article reports the passage of a law in California that restricts the use of student data by third-party vendors and similar laws that have been passed in other U.S. states. Topics discussed include the potential impact this could have on educational technology companies, privacy concerns about certain types of student data, and allegations that online-services company Google was building profiles of students for the purposes of targeted advertising.

The article discusses the possible conflicts of interest in the Los Angeles, California Unified School District's (LAUSD) partnership initiative to provide students with iPad tablet computers from technology company Apple, Inc. Topics discussed include the decision made by LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy to restart the bid process for the tablets, the involvement of education company Pearson in the plan, and the planned use of the tablets to prepare for the Common Core State Standards.

The article discusses the Los Angeles Unified School District's process of negotiating a contract with technology company Apple to supply tablet computers to all students in the district by the end of 2014. It addresses the agreement between Apple and educational publisher Pearson, using devices within the existing curriculum, and educational changes as a result of the Common Core State Standards.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's proposal of a federal Student Digital Privacy Act to prevent the use of student information in targeted advertising. Topics include the passage of the Student Online Personal Information and Protection Act in California, the opposition of the industry group Software & Information Industry Association to the law, and a voluntary pledge by information and education firms to protect student data.