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Vermont’s classrooms are a Big Tech sales pitch
The Vermont Coalition for Independence, Reconnection and Liberation criticizes Google and Meta for commercializing classrooms through products like Chromebooks and YouTube, arguing they prioritize profit over student well-being. The coalition advocates for policies allowing opt-outs from electronic devices and independent reviews of educational technology.
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