February 13 2024- The article discusses the growing trend of installing cameras in school classrooms, citing the example of high schools in Georgia’s Effingham County where video cameras were introduced as part of increased security measures. Legislation in some Republican-led states aims to expand the use of cameras in classrooms. Proponents argue that cameras enhance parental involvement in education, while critics express concerns about potential monitoring of teachers and their teaching content. In certain states, camera installation is mandatory in special education classrooms to safeguard nonverbal students with special needs. The article provides an overview of states where cameras are already in use and those that may adopt similar measures.
https://www.newsweek.com/cameras-installed-classrooms-1859098