A landmark $17.25 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against PowerSchool, the company behind the widely used Naviance college planning and admissions platform. The settlement stems from allegations that Naviance's algorithm prioritized students from wealthier families, giving them an unfair advantage in the college admissions process. As a result of this settlement, school districts across the US may be forced to re-examine their use of Naviance and consider alternative solutions for guiding students through the college application process. The implications of this settlement could have far-reaching consequences for the education system, particularly for low-income students who may have been disproportionately affected by Naviance's algorithm.
What the $17.25M PowerSchool Naviance settlement means for school districts K-12 Dive