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Many US public schools have been operating remotely since March, either full-time or part-time as a result of the Covid pandemic. And with infection rates steeply increasing in the US, the timing of any return to fully in-person schooling remains uncertain.
The use of technology was widespread even before this spring. Now its use is nearly universal. But tech use should not impinge on students’ right to privacy and access to schooling.
In a recent national survey, 60% of educators said students would face negative consequences for having cameras off. However, students should never be forced to choose between maintaining their privacy and receiving an education . Moreover, surveillance does not equal safety.
Surveillance can be especially stressful for disadvantaged students, CONTINUE READING: How students should be protected from surveillance during remote learning | Parent Coalition for Student Privacy
