Advocating for Responsible Tech Policy
Emily is a well-known expert on the topic of screentime, particularly in educational settings. She teaches a seminar on Public Policy at the University of Washington’s Evans School. Emily is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against one of the largest EdTech companies in the world, as well as an active member and co-chair of the Screens in Schools advocacy group for Fairplay.
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Advocating for Responsible Tech Policy
Emily is a well-known expert on the topic of screentime, particularly in educational settings. She teaches a seminar on Public Policy at the University of Washington’s Evans School. Emily is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against one of the largest EdTech companies in the world, as well as an active member and co-chair of the Screens in Schools advocacy group for Fairplay.
Emily's work is featured on:
Advocating for Responsible Tech Policy
Emily is a well-known expert on the topic of screentime, particularly in educational settings. She teaches a seminar on Public Policy at the University of Washington’s Evans School. Emily is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against one of the largest EdTech companies in the world, as well as an active member and co-chair of the Screens in Schools advocacy group for Fairplay.
Emily's work is featured on:
Shaping the Future of Tech Policy
Emily's Policy Engagement: Driving Informed Decisions
Academic & Practical Expertise
Emily teaches Public Policy at the University of Washington, combining academic rigor with real-world experience.
Leading Advocacy & Legal Action
She is currnelty a lead plaintiff in a major EdTech lawsuit and co-chairs the Screens in Schools advocacy group.
Expert Testimony & Consultation
Available to offer expert testimony for local, state, and federal government hearings on screentime and education.
Proven Impact & Public Record
Access samples of her impactful testimony and public engagements, demonstrating a track record of influence.
Unbiased & Independent Insights
Emily maintains strict independence, accepting no funding from tech companies to ensure the integrity of her recommendations.
Extensive Public Engagement
Her broad experience includes numerous invited talks and public testimonies across diverse platforms and audiences.
Shaping the Future of Tech Policy
Emily's Policy Engagement: Driving Informed Decisions
Academic & Practical Expertise
Emily teaches Public Policy at the University of Washington, combining academic rigor with real-world experience.
Leading Advocacy & Legal Action
She is currnelty a lead plaintiff in a major EdTech lawsuit and co-chairs the Screens in Schools advocacy group.
Expert Testimony & Consultation
Available to offer expert testimony for local, state, and federal government hearings on screentime and education.
Proven Impact & Public Record
Access samples of her impactful testimony and public engagements, demonstrating a track record of influence.
Unbiased & Independent Insights
Emily maintains strict independence, accepting no funding from tech companies to ensure the integrity of her recommendations.
Extensive Public Engagement
Her broad experience includes numerous invited talks and public testimonies across diverse platforms and audiences.
Shaping the Future of Tech Policy
Emily's Policy Engagement: Driving Informed Decisions
Academic & Practical Expertise
Emily teaches Public Policy at the University of Washington, combining academic rigor with real-world experience.
Leading Advocacy & Legal Action
She is currnelty a lead plaintiff in a major EdTech lawsuit and co-chairs the Screens in Schools advocacy group.
Expert Testimony & Consultation
Available to offer expert testimony for local, state, and federal government hearings on screentime and education.
Proven Impact & Public Record
Access samples of her impactful testimony and public engagements, demonstrating a track record of influence.
Unbiased & Independent Insights
Emily maintains strict independence, accepting no funding from tech companies to ensure the integrity of her recommendations.
Extensive Public Engagement
Her broad experience includes numerous invited talks and public testimonies across diverse platforms and audiences.
"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
Speaking Reel
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Speaking Reel
speaking Reel: Watch Emily live in Action
Speaking Reel
speaking Reel: Watch Emily live in Action
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.
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