Which Standard addresses Social, Legal and Ethical Issues: Educational leaders understand the social, legal and ethical issues related to technology?

• A. Social, Legal and Ethical Issues
• B. Learning and Teaching
• C. Productivity and Professional Practice
• D. Support, Management, and Operations

Answer: (A)

Educational leaders must understand how technology intersects with social norms, legal requirements, and ethical considerations in schools. The standard that directly covers these concerns is the one titled Social, Legal and Ethical Issues. It addresses how technology use affects privacy and data security, compliant and appropriate use of digital tools, copyright and intellectual property, and issues of equity and access. It also includes ethical decision-making in technology deployment, such as protecting student information, avoiding bias in digital systems, and modeling professional conduct in online environments. This focus directly matches the question’s emphasis on the social, legal, and ethical dimensions of technology, making it the best fit. The other standards center on how technology supports learning, enhances productivity and professional practice, or handles support and operations, rather than the ethical and legal aspects of technology use.