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.

A young student in a classroom focuses on using a tablet device while seated at a desk, with peers engaged in similar activities around him; the scene emphasizes digital learning and educational technology tools.
A young student in a classroom focuses on using a tablet device while seated at a desk, with peers engaged in similar activities around him; the scene emphasizes digital learning and educational technology tools.
A young student in a classroom focuses on using a tablet device while seated at a desk, with peers engaged in similar activities around him; the scene emphasizes digital learning and educational technology tools.
A young student in a classroom focuses on using a tablet device while seated at a desk, with peers engaged in similar activities around him; the scene emphasizes digital learning and educational technology tools.
A young student in a classroom focuses on using a tablet device while seated at a desk, with peers engaged in similar activities around him; the scene emphasizes digital learning and educational technology tools.

96% of EdTech applications share your children’s personal data with additional third parties without your consent or knowledge.

Source: Internet Safety Labs

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: Internet Safety Labs

75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.

Source: Internet Safety Labs

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: Internet Safety Labs

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: Internet Safety Labs

75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.

Source: Internet Safety Labs

It's time to change this.

96% of EdTech applications share your children’s personal data with additional third parties without your consent or knowledge.

Source: Internet Safety Labs

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: Internet Safety Labs

75 % of EdTech applications expose your children's location, usage, and personally identifiable information to additional parties without any consent.

Source: Internet Safety Labs

It's time to change this.

Parent's Often Say

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.”

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

The image shows the University College London (UCL) logo, featuring a stylized classical building icon next to the letters "UCL" in a modern, sans-serif font, set against a dark background.

"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."

Parent's Often Say

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.”

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

The image shows the University College London (UCL) logo, featuring a stylized classical building icon next to the letters "UCL" in a modern, sans-serif font, set against a dark background.

"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."

Parent's Often Say

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.”

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

The image shows the University College London (UCL) logo, featuring a stylized classical building icon next to the letters "UCL" in a modern, sans-serif font, set against a dark background.

"Despite heavy investments in EdTech, many countries have not seen notable improvements in student achievement in core subjects like reading, mathematics, or science."

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: A guide for parents on navigating screen time, digital tools, and technology use in education.
  • Contents page of a report on EdTech, listing sections like introduction, pathways to opt out, meaning of being "Tech-Intentional," questions for schools, email templates, and final thoughts.
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Unplug EdTech Toolkit

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

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: A guide for parents on navigating screen time, digital tools, and technology use in education.
  • Contents page of a report on EdTech, listing sections like introduction, pathways to opt out, meaning of being "Tech-Intentional," questions for schools, email templates, and final thoughts.

Unplug EdTech Toolkit

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.