It’s time to address the technology problem in schools, and it's Critical.
Schools have doubled down on EdTech. The research is in, and it isn’t good. Parents, it’s time to tell schools to slow down and take a more thoughtful approach.
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It’s time to address the technology problem in schools, and it's Critical.
Schools have doubled down on EdTech. The research is in, and it isn’t good. Parents, it’s time to tell schools to slow down and take a more thoughtful approach.
Emily's work is featured on:
It’s time to address the technology problem in schools, and it's Critical.
Schools have doubled down on EdTech. The research is in, and it isn’t good. Parents, it’s time to tell schools to slow down and take a more thoughtful approach.
Emily's work is featured on:
Problem with EdTech.
The Problem with EdTech:
What They Found is Disturbing.
The Internet Safety Lab reviewed the most common applications used in
schools across the United States. This is what they found:
96% of EdTech applications share your children’s personal data with additional third parties without your consent or knowledge.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
In a sampling of 25 mandatory apps, 56% were scored as “Do Not Use,” and an additional 24% were scored as “High Risk", meaning only 20% are safe.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
It's time to change this.
Problem with EdTech.
The Problem with EdTech:
What They Found is Disturbing.
The Internet Safety Lab reviewed the most common applications used in schools across the United States. This is what they found:
96% of EdTech applications share your children’s personal data with additional third parties without your consent or knowledge.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
In a sampling of 25 mandatory apps, 56% were scored as “Do Not Use,” and an additional 24% were scored as “High Risk", meaning only 20% are safe.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
It's time to change this.
Problem with EdTech.
The Problem with EdTech:
What They Found is Disturbing.
The Internet Safety Lab reviewed the most common applications used in
schools across the United States. This is what they found:
96% of EdTech applications share your children’s personal data with additional third parties without your consent or knowledge.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
In a sampling of 25 mandatory apps, 56% were scored as “Do Not Use,” and an additional 24% were scored as “High Risk", meaning only 20% are safe.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.
Source: The The Internet Safety Lab
It's time to change this.
But.
But EdTech helps my child learn Better, right?
While often promoted for improved learning, the reality of EdTech is different. Simply adding technology doesn't guarantee better outcomes, and can even hinder development.
“There is little robust evidence on digital technology’s added value in education” and a lot of the evidence that does exist “comes from those trying to sell it.”
Source: Technology in Education - UNESCO 2025 Report
"Too much screentime is linked to emotional dysregulation and negatively impacts literacy and mathematics in school-aged children."
Source: A three-wave longitudinal study on children from 4 to 8 years of age - SageJournals
"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."
Source; London Global University: EdTech. A solution looking for a problem?
But.
But EdTech helps my child learn Better, right?
While often promoted for improved learning, the reality of EdTech is different. Simply adding technology doesn't guarantee better outcomes, and can even hinder development.
“There is little robust evidence on digital technology’s added value in education” and a lot of the evidence that does exist “comes from those trying to sell it.”
Source: Technology in Education - UNESCO 2025 Report
"Too much screentime is linked to emotional dysregulation and negatively impacts literacy and mathematics in school-aged children."
Source: A three-wave longitudinal study from SageJournals.
"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."
Source: A solution looking for a problem?
But.
But EdTech helps my child learn Better, right?
While often promoted for improved learning, the reality of EdTech is different. Simply adding technology doesn't guarantee better outcomes, and can even hinder development.
“There is little robust evidence on digital technology’s added value in education” and a lot of the evidence that does exist “comes from those trying to sell it.”
Source: Technology in Education - UNESCO 2025 Report
"Too much screentime is linked to emotional dysregulation and negatively impacts literacy and mathematics in school-aged children."
Source: A three-wave longitudinal study on children from 4 to 8 years of age - SageJournals
"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."
Source; London Global University: EdTech. A solution looking for a problem?
The Unplug EdTech Toolkit
We created a free toolkit kit to help you understand edTech Better..
The Problem with EdTech
Learn about the four key harms & problems of EdTech products.
Define Tech-Intentionality
An explanation of the root of Emily's approach as applied to EdTech.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Three Pathways to Opting Out
A list of options for parents to consider in opting out, each with unique challenges and benefits.
Ready-to-Use Email Templates
A copy/paste email template to opt out of EdTech if you decide this is the right choice for.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive list to help you better understand the process of advocating for tech-intentional ed.
The Unplug EdTech Toolkit
We created a free toolkit kit to help you understand edTech Better..
The Problem with EdTech
Learn about the four key harms & problems of EdTech products.
Define Tech-Intentionality
An explanation of the root of Emily's approach as applied to EdTech.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Three Pathways to Opting Out
A list of options for parents to consider in opting out, each with unique challenges and benefits.
Ready-to-Use Email Templates
A copy/paste email template to opt out of EdTech if you decide this is the right choice for.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive list to help you better understand the process of advocating for tech-intentional ed.
The Unplug EdTech Toolkit
We created a free toolkit kit to help you understand edTech Better..
The Problem with EdTech
Learn about the four key harms & problems of EdTech products.
Define Tech-Intentionality
An explanation of the root of Emily's approach as applied to EdTech.
Key Questions for Your School
A list of important questions to ask your school about EdTech.
Three Pathways to Opting Out
A list of options for parents to consider in opting out, each with unique challenges and benefits.
Ready-to-Use Email Templates
A copy/paste email template to opt out of EdTech if you decide this is the right choice for.
Frequently Asked Questions
A comprehensive list to help you better understand the process of advocating for tech-intentional ed.
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.
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.
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.
Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
Being tech-intentional™ in schools means only using screen-based technologies that enhance, nurture, and support our teachers, our students, and our community in a way that aligns with our values, mission, pedagogy, and child development, and resisting, delaying, or limiting any type of digital technology use that interferes with healthy mental, physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.
As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.
Emily's work is featured on:
A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.
As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.
Emily's work is featured on:
A tech-based childhood is not inevitable. We have a choice, and we must act now.
As a sought-after guest, Emily shares her tech-intentional wisdom on a variety of podcasts. Tune in to hear her discuss mindful screen use, fostering relationships in a digital age, and practical strategies for families and educators. Find her recent appearances below.
Emily's work is featured on: