New Research Warns of Risks to K-12 Students Due to Monitoring Software
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
"Constant online monitoringespecially of students who cannot afford or don't have access to personal devicesrisks creating disparities in the ways student privacy is protected nationwide."
Key Points:
- "Constant online monitoringespecially of students who cannot afford or don't have access to personal devicesrisks creating disparities in the ways student privacy is protected nationwide."
- Many, including 61% of parents surveyed, are concerned that this software and data collected could harm students if used or shared in a disciplinary context.
- The research was compiled based on surveys of students, parents, and teachers and was combined with in-depth interviews with school district staff that provided further insight.
- The findings additionally included concerns from parents and teachers that monitoring could have unintended consequences like 'outing' LGBTQ+ students.