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It goes back to the 19th century, when students petitioned to eliminate proctors during examinations, according to the student newspaper.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Quiet descended as proctors distributed booklets for Round 1: nine Sudoku puzzles, with a 45-minute time limit.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Kayla and Kellie had turned in test papers with what the proctors deemed unusual similarities.

From Washington Post • Dec. 8, 2022

At its core, Honorlock taps into students’ webcams during tests and uses AI to alert remote human proctors of any suspicious activity, such as if a student takes out their phone during an exam.

From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022

One girl went to fetch the proctors from over by the schoolhouse.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead