Some Kansas City, Kansas, teachers on Tuesday told the school board they oppose a proposal to add cameras in classrooms districtwide, worried about privacy and being constantly under surveillance in a heightened political environment.
“I do not teach or promote racial theories, gender views, religious views or political views. I personally believe these issues are for the parents of the students,” kindergarten teacher Shalesha Parson told the board. “Teachers under audio and video scrutiny are not the answer. I spoke with several teachers, and we do not want to teach in a fishbowl. This tells us that we are not valued, trusted or respected as educators.
“It’s a huge invasion of privacy for teachers and students.”
