I am a student who values privacy and autonomy in my learning experience. However, the use of GoGuardian in our school district has made me feel like I'm constantly being watched. This software allows teachers to monitor students' screens, which is a clear invasion of privacy.

GoGuardian was designed as a tool for educators to manage their digital classrooms and protect students online. However, its screen monitoring feature has raised concerns about student privacy rights. According to the National Education Policy Center, "the constant surveillance associated with these technologies can have negative impacts on students’ sense of autonomy and their academic self-concept." (NEPC 2019)

In addition to these psychological implications, there are also legal concerns surrounding the use of such software. The Electronic Frontier Foundation states that "schools must respect student privacy when using ed tech tools," yet many argue that GoGuardian's features violate this principle. 

Therefore, we call upon all school districts to reconsider the use of GoGuardian or any similar software that infringes on student privacy rights. We believe in creating an educational environment where trust is fostered between teachers and students rather than one where surveillance becomes normalized.

Please sign this petition if you agree that our schools should prioritize student privacy over invasive monitoring practices. (keep in mind this speech was made by chatgpt)