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Board approves Merlin Mind grant; trustees and parents press for data‑and‑privacy limits
Summary
Kutztown Area SD accepted a no‑cost Merlin Mind grant, but trustees probed data collection, AI content generation, implementation timeline and post‑grant costs; administration said devices are optional, collect text/command data, and will be monitored.
The Kutztown Area School District board approved a grant partnership with Merlin Mind and the Pennsylvania Department of Education to provide teachers with a microphone‑style device intended to let teachers invoke resources hands‑free and save instructional time.
During discussion district leaders described the product as optional and efficiency‑focused. "It's really about efficiency and allowing teachers to move around…
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