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Cumberland County Schools Tells Employees to Turn Off Smart Glasses

Cumberland County Schools employees must power off smart glasses on the job under a new policy adopted after parents raised concerns about teachers wearing the recording-capable devices in classrooms.

by Dasia Williams October 7, 2026

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