Edtech is watching.
Companies like Hapara, GoGuardian, and Gaggle have built a billion-dollar industry on student surveillance. We're here to expose it and help you fight back.
The Illusion of the "Safe" Classroom
Marketed as safety tools, these services create an environment of pervasive digital surveillance that often does more harm than good, extending far beyond the school walls.
Invasive Monitoring
Services like Hapara and GoGuardian give administrators a real-time view of your screen and browsing history. This monitoring often stays active on your school account 24/7, even at home.
AI "Threat" Detection
Companies like Gaggle use AI to scan every word you write, flagging "threats." As the EFF reports, these error-prone systems can punish students for normal behavior and stifle creative expression.
The Chilling Effect
When you know every keystroke can be flagged, you stop taking intellectual risks. This culture of observation teaches conformity over curiosity, undermining the purpose of education.
peer-reviewed studies prove that this constant surveillance makes students safer. It's a system built on corporate profit, not student well-being, despite being used in over 80% of schools.
"The goal isn't just to bypass; it's to understand. When you see how the system works, you can navigate it, advocate for change, and protect your rights."
Our Response
We don't believe students should be powerless. We provide direct countermeasures to expose and neutralize digital surveillance in the classroom.
Expose the Truth
We investigate and publish detailed analyses of how edtech surveillance works. By exposing their methods, we strip away their power and give you a clear picture of how your data is being used.
Provide Countermeasures
Our custom DNS service is more than a filter bypass—it's a shield. It's specifically engineered to block the domains that Hapara, GoGuardian, and other spyware rely on. If their servers can't connect to your device, their software is rendered useless.
Champion Student Rights
We stand with advocates like the Electronic Frontier Foundation to fight for student privacy. The information and tools here are part of a larger movement to demand that educational technology serves students, not data brokers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get in trouble for using this?
It acts as a network setting rather than a hack installed on your device. While we provide the tools to protect your privacy, you should always be aware of your school's Acceptable Use Policy. We believe privacy is a human right, but how you exercise that right is your decision.
How does this actually stop school spyware?
Spyware like Hapara and GoGuardian relies on "phoning home" to their servers to report your screen activity. Our DNS service identifies these connection requests and blocks them. If the spyware can't connect to its command server, it can't send your data or receive instructions to look at your screen.
Will this unblock websites and games?
Yes. By routing your DNS requests through our servers, you bypass many of the category-based web filters schools use to block content. This often unlocks access to games, streaming services, and other websites that have been arbitrarily restricted.
Does this work on school-managed Chromebooks?
Yes. While schools often lock down standard network settings, we provide alternative methods to configure DNS on managed Chromebooks. Visit our DNS Service page to see specific instructions for your device ("Method 2" is often the key for restrictive devices).
Is this really free? Do you sell my data?
The DNS service is 100% free and open source—you can even self-host it yourself. We are a student-led initiative, not a data broker. We do not serve you ads, track your identity, or sell your data. For full details on how we protect your information, please read our Privacy Policy.