Katie Allen
Policy advisor for Truth in Education who researches education technology, student data privacy, and mindfulness programs in schools, and author of related white papers.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 19min
Education Apps Are Surveilling Children in Government Schools, Researcher Reveals
Katie Allen, policy advisor at Truth in Education who researches ed‑tech and student data privacy, discusses how schools use AI and apps to monitor children. She outlines which tools and programs collect behavioral and mental‑health data. The conversation covers who profits, risks of long‑term profiling, and practical steps parents can take to challenge contracts and seek opt‑outs.
