It’s time to address the technology problem in schools.

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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But EdTech helps my child learn, right?

“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.”

According to a UNESCO report

Parents need to understand that opting a child out of excessive EdTech can actually benefit their child’s learning experience.

Too much screentime is linked to emotional dysregulation and negatively impacts literacy and mathematics in school-aged children.

Let's take an honest look at EdTech.

The Internet Safety Lab reviewed the most common applications used in schools across the United States. What they found is disturbing.

96% of EdTech applications share children’s personal data with third-parties

75% of applications use Software Development Kits (SDKs) which expose location, usage, and personally identifiable information (PII) to additional parties without consent or knowledge.

In a sampling of 25 mandatory apps, 56% were scored as “Do Not Use,” and an additional 20% were scored as “High Risk.”

What's in the toolkit?

Is Opting Out the Best Choice?

Most parents strive to make the best possible choices for their children. Learn what the research says before you decide.

The Opt Out Template

A copy/paste email template to opt out of EdTech if you decide this is the right choice.

Questions to Ask

A list of questions that will identify issues with current tech usage policies and determine how prepared your school is to support your request.

What to Expect

Illustrations of potential opposition or backlash and your subsequent actions.

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