Early Experiments With Blockchain Taking Hold in K-12
Excerpt from (EdWeek)
A platform called GreenLight which removes barriers for students—particularly first-generation and low-income students struggling with college enrollment—to get accepted into college and employment by giving them 24/7 access and complete control of verified academic records. These records include transcripts, badges, certifications, references, and recommendation letters. Texas districts including the Dallas Independent School District, Mesquite ISD, Garland ISD, and Grand Prairie ISD, use the program, which involves encryption and digital signatures of student records. Users may grant and revoke access to their records anytime. The program also includes the Dallas Community College District, a network of seven community colleges in Dallas County, and allows students to apply to many colleges and for many scholarships at the same time, streamlining the application process.