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Facebook Ads Told Me To Become a Certified Cryptozoologist, So I Did
How a sketchy online degree program led me on an IRL quest for legendary creatures during the pandemic.
COVID School Closures Are Skyrocketing Across the Country Right Now
Not long after schools have opened, the dramatic rise of COVID-19 infections are closing schools across America again.
Proctorio Is Doubling Down On Lawsuits Against Its Critics
The exam surveillance company is taking its legal crusade against critics a step further after coming under fire from students and privacy activists.
Proctorio Is Using Racist Algorithms to Detect Faces
A student researcher has reverse-engineered the controversial exam software—and discovered a tool infamous for failing to recognize non-white faces.
Schools Are Abandoning Invasive Proctoring Software After Student Backlash
Proctorio has cashed in on remote learning since the start of the pandemic. Now, some schools are abandoning the company's controversial software.
NYC is Paying $2 Million For Anti-Plagiarism Software After Firing Teachers
City University administrators laid off thousands of instructors and staff this summer. But they're still paying big bucks for anti-cheating software.
Colleges Say They Don’t Need Exam Surveillance Tools to Stop Cheating
Companies have made millions selling exam monitoring software during the pandemic, but many universities have adopted less-invasive alternatives.
Students Have To Jump Through Absurd Hoops To Use Exam Monitoring Software
Using hand mirrors and making 3D room scans are among the bizarre instructions students must follow while using software like ProctorU and Respondus.
An Exam Surveillance Company Is Trying to Silence Critics With Lawsuits
One man says he lost his savings after being sued by Proctorio, whose software tracks physical movements to detect “abnormal” behavior during exams.
How I Get By: Four Days as an IRL Teacher During COVID
A third grade teacher puts on a brave face for her students—and resents the system putting her health at risk.
Students Are Rebelling Against Eye-Tracking Exam Surveillance Tools
Invasive test-taking software has become mandatory in many places, and some companies are retaliating against those who speak out.
People Who Stayed Home For College Share Their Best Partying Tips
Being stuck with your parents in the town you grew up in might seem suffocating, but people who have done it say there are lots of ways to make it work.