"SmartPass debuted at my Brooklyn public high school last fall. Now, students have to sign out on an iPad posted by the classroom door that times the student's trip."
"SmartPass' website touts a feature called 'hall monitor,' which allows any teacher or staff to see all students with an active pass, including where they should be going and how long they have to get back to class."
"It's taken micromanaging students to a whole other level. We're here to educate ourselves, not learn how to use the bathroom, right?"
"Many parents are pushing back on the growing use of new education technology in the classroom, turning their attention to devices used in the classroom."
In over 150 New York City public schools, the introduction of SmartPass digital hall passes has raised concerns among students regarding increased surveillance. This technology allows teachers to monitor students' bathroom usage, including duration and the identities of those requesting breaks. Students argue that this level of oversight is excessive and detracts from their educational experience. The education department is also exploring further technological integration in schools, prompting pushback from parents concerned about privacy and the implications of such monitoring.
Read at Gothamist
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