school surveillance
Schools Are Abandoning Invasive Proctoring Software After Student Backlash
Proctorio has cashed in on remote learning since the start of the pandemic. Now, some schools are abandoning the company's controversial software.
2,000 Parents Demand Major Academic Publisher Drop Proctorio Surveillance Tech
“We demand that McGraw Hill Publishing cease its performative allyship and end its peddling of racially-biased, invasive surveillance technology immediately”
Facial Recognition Company Lied to School District About its Racist Tech
Documents reveal Lockport Schools' facial recognition tech has mistaken broom handles for guns and has misidentified Black students at much higher rates.
Colleges Say They Don’t Need Exam Surveillance Tools to Stop Cheating
Companies have made millions selling exam monitoring software during the pandemic, but many universities have adopted less-invasive alternatives.
Students Have To Jump Through Absurd Hoops To Use Exam Monitoring Software
Using hand mirrors and making 3D room scans are among the bizarre instructions students must follow while using software like ProctorU and Respondus.
An Exam Surveillance Company Is Trying to Silence Critics With Lawsuits
One man says he lost his savings after being sued by Proctorio, whose software tracks physical movements to detect “abnormal” behavior during exams.
Students Are Rebelling Against Eye-Tracking Exam Surveillance Tools
Invasive test-taking software has become mandatory in many places, and some companies are retaliating against those who speak out.
‘Weapon Detecting AI’ is Now Scanning Students in South Carolina Schools
Fearing school shootings, two districts have become the first in the country to replace metal detectors with body scanners from a company called Evolv Technology.
Schools Spy on Kids to Prevent Shootings, But There's No Evidence It Works
Spyware like GoGuardian, Bark, and Gaggle are monitoring students’ internet habits, both on and off school grounds.