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From Our Fellows: A Perspective on Query Recommendation in Search Engines
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What Was Once Science Fiction Is Now Reality: Orwellian Uses of Safety Tech in K-12 Schools
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Letter to ED and the White House from Tech Policy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Advocates Calling for Civil Rights Guidance and Enforcement Regarding EdTech and AI

CDT Applauds FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s Proposal to Bolster K-12 School Cybersecurity
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Season’s Greetings from Civic Tech!
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Courts Recognize Constitutional Harms from Invasive School Surveillance
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CDT Submitted Testimony Regarding D.C. Stop Discrimination by Algorithms Act
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CDT Urges U.S. Department of Education to Protect LGBTQI+ Students from Discriminatory Data & Tech Use in Proposed Title IX Rules
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Responsible Use of Data and Technology in Education: School Safety Technology Carries Big Risks for Vulnerable Students
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Student Privacy a Concern During Implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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Letter to ED Office for Civil Rights on Discriminatory Effects of Online Monitoring of Students
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Student and Parent Voices: Opinions about Student Activity Monitoring