Galvanize your community.
Personalized guidance for parents, teachers, and administrators advocating for tech-intentional™ education for their children and students.
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Galvanize your community.
Personalized guidance for parents, teachers, and administrators advocating for tech-intentional™ education for their children and students.
Emily's work is featured on:

Galvanize your community.
Personalized guidance for parents, teachers, and administrators advocating for tech-intentional™ education for their children and students.
Emily's work is featured on:

OPT OUT CONSULTING
who is this for?
To make sure your time with Emily is as focused and transformative as
possible, please complete these three steps before your first session.
STEP 1
Download The
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Begin by downloading Emily's essential Unplug EdTech Toolkit. This foundational resource equips you with critical insights and initial tools to understand the landscape and prepare for meaningful action.
STEP 2
Band Together with
Like-Minded People
Change is easier with support. Connect with other concerned parents and educators to form your local advocacy group. Building this community strengthens your voice and creates a powerful network for collective action.
STEP 3
Win Over Skeptical
Community Members
Prepare to engage with and persuade those who may be hesitant about EdTech reform. This step involves understanding common objections and gathering arguments to build broad support for a tech-intentional approach in your community.
STEP 4
Bring Your Entire Opt-Out
Team to Meet with Emily
Once you've completed the previous steps, gather your core advocacy group. Emily will then provide personalized mentorship, tailored strategies, and expert guidance to empower your team to effectively advocate for change in your school or district.
OPT OUT CONSULTING
who is this for?
To make sure your time with Emily is as focused and transformative as possible, please complete these three steps before your first session.
STEP 1
Download The
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Begin by downloading Emily's essential Unplug EdTech Toolkit. This foundational resource equips you with critical insights and initial tools to understand the landscape and prepare for meaningful action.
STEP 2
Band Together with
Like-Minded People
Change is easier with support. Connect with other concerned parents and educators to form your local advocacy group. Building this community strengthens your voice and creates a powerful network for collective action.
STEP 3
Win Over Skeptical
Community Members
Prepare to engage with and persuade those who may be hesitant about EdTech reform. This step involves understanding common objections and gathering arguments to build broad support for a tech-intentional approach in your community.
STEP 4
Bring Your Entire Opt-Out
Team to Meet with Emily
Once you've completed the previous steps, gather your core advocacy group. Emily will then provide personalized mentorship, tailored strategies, and expert guidance to empower your team to effectively advocate for change in your school or district.
OPT OUT CONSULTING
who is this for?
To make sure your time with Emily is as focused and transformative as
possible, please complete these three steps before your first session.
STEP 1
Download The
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Begin by downloading Emily's essential Unplug EdTech Toolkit. This foundational resource equips you with critical insights and initial tools to understand the landscape and prepare for meaningful action.
STEP 2
Band Together with
Like-Minded People
Change is easier with support. Connect with other concerned parents and educators to form your local advocacy group. Building this community strengthens your voice and creates a powerful network for collective action.
STEP 3
Win Over Skeptical
Community Members
Prepare to engage with and persuade those who may be hesitant about EdTech reform. This step involves understanding common objections and gathering arguments to build broad support for a tech-intentional approach in your community.
STEP 4
Bring Your Entire Opt-Out Team to Meet with Emily
Once you've completed the previous steps, gather your core advocacy group. Emily will then provide personalized mentorship, tailored strategies, and expert guidance to empower your team to effectively advocate for change in your school or district.

"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."
Hugh Grant

"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."
Hugh Grant

"Emily Cherkin is one of the greatest specialists in the area of EdTech. She is a teacher, a mother, a campaigner, and an expert."
Hugh Grant
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Opt Out Consulting
I am meeting with my school’s administration shortly. Do you have all the research I need to cite to justify opting my child out of EdTech at their school?
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How much does Opt Out Consulting cost?
How many community members can I bring?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Opt Out Consulting
I am meeting with my school’s administration shortly. Do you have all the research I need to cite to justify opting my child out of EdTech at their school?
Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?
How much does Opt Out Consulting cost?
How many community members can I bring?
I just have a quick question - can I pick Emily’s brain?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Opt Out Consulting
I am meeting with my school’s administration shortly. Do you have all the research I need to cite to justify opting my child out of EdTech at their school?
Why do you charge $50 for a discovery call?
How much does Opt Out Consulting cost?
How many community members can I bring?
I just have a quick question - can I pick Emily’s brain?
Have another question?
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Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!
This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
By downloading this resource, you agree to be added to our free First Fish Chronicles Substack.
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!
This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
By downloading this resource, you agree to be added to our free First Fish Chronicles Substack.
Unplug EdTech Toolkit
Not Ready Yet? Get The Free Unplug EdTech Toolkit Today!
This is a resource for anyone concerned about the quantity, quality, or scope of screen-based tools used in school. This toolkit will help you understand the problems of EdTech, what we can do about it, and some tangible tools to start. Get it today for free.
By downloading this resource, you agree to be added to our free First Fish Chronicles Substack.
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