Post AwZCZvKtW3AMhPE1Vw by rms@mastodon.xyz
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 (DIR) Post #AwZCZvKtW3AMhPE1Vw by rms@mastodon.xyz
       2025-07-27T18:20:24Z
       
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       [1/2] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/21/tech-overload-for-teachers-and-parentshttps://gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-even-more-important.htmlhttps://gnu.org/philosophy/surveillance-vs-democracy.htmlA teacher and parent reproaches schools and the digital systems they imposes on teachers, students, and parents of students. She complains that using them is a pain. She is not aware that they are also unjust (since they are nonfree client programs, and often talking to
       
 (DIR) Post #AwZCaJiSs4HSJSRBaK by rms@mastodon.xyz
       2025-07-27T18:20:25Z
       
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       [2/2] surveillance servers).
       
 (DIR) Post #AwZXXaEXNIq540hYCe by bmoreinis@federated.press
       2025-07-27T22:15:16Z
       
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       @rms the main issue is that administrators don’t really understand how these things work but are able to spend money and get credit with the school board for making a change happen. I think they are also starved for affection and very vulnerable to the ministrations of software vendors. Obviously the AI capture of teacher use software is horrific and not well understood.