Everyday Labor Management Technologies at a Small Private School
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Much has been written about the introduction of technology into schools. Particular focus has been given to the growing size of the industry, the impact on students, and changes due to AI. Less attention has been given to the impact of these and other technologies on teachers, their workdays, and the balance of power within schools. I work at a non-unionized private K-12 school in Manhattan which, through a few initiatives, has attempted to deploy, manage and withdraw technology in several new ways to control the labor of teachers.