EdTech targets all of us: teachers, students, and administrators

EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.

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EdTech targets all of us: teachers, students, and administrators

EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.

Emily's work is featured on:

EdTech targets all of us: teachers, students, and administrators

EdTech companies hook children, replace teachers, and sell our data. And it’s not just smartphones. The same dangers exist within EdTech products. EdTech is just Big Tech in a sweater vest.

Emily's work is featured on:

Benefits of School Certification.

Lead the Change with Tech Intentional School Certification

Avoid Legal Issues

Proactively shield your institution from potential lawsuits and compliance issues stemming from unchecked EdTech use.

Protect Students & Staff

Create a safer digital space for both students and teachers by addressing and minimizing the harms of pervasive technology.

Attract More Students

Attract and retain more students by offering a unique, tech-intentional learning environment that parents actively seek.

Reduce Costs

Optimize your budget by reducing unnecessary expenditures on extraneous educational technology products.

Increase School Appeal

Position your school as a leader in responsible technology integration, increasing its attractiveness in a competitive landscape.

Strengthen Community Bonds

Build greater trust and collaboration among parents, educators, and administrators through a shared commitment to intentional technology use.

Benefits of School Certification.

Lead the Change with Tech Intentional School Certification

Avoid Legal Issues

Proactively shield your institution from potential lawsuits and compliance issues stemming from unchecked EdTech use.

Protect Students & Staff

Create a safer digital space for both students and teachers by addressing and minimizing the harms of pervasive technology.

Attract More Students

Attract and retain more students by offering a unique, tech-intentional learning environment that parents actively seek.

Reduce Costs

Optimize your budget by reducing unnecessary expenditures on extraneous educational technology products.

Increase School Appeal

Position your school as a leader in responsible technology integration, increasing its attractiveness in a competitive landscape.

Strengthen Community Bonds

Build greater trust and collaboration among parents, educators, and administrators through a shared commitment to intentional technology use.

Benefits of School Certification.

Lead the Change with Tech Intentional School Certification

Avoid Legal Issues

Proactively shield your institution from potential lawsuits and compliance issues stemming from unchecked EdTech use.

Protect Students & Staff

Create a safer digital space for both students and teachers by addressing and minimizing the harms of pervasive technology.

Attract More Students

Attract and retain more students by offering a unique, tech-intentional learning environment that parents actively seek.

Reduce Costs

Optimize your budget by reducing unnecessary expenditures on extraneous educational technology products.

Increase School Appeal

Position your school as a leader in responsible technology integration, increasing its attractiveness in a competitive landscape.

Strengthen Community Bonds

Build greater trust and collaboration among parents, educators, and administrators through a shared commitment to intentional technology use.

A smiling woman in a blue blouse and glasses stands beside a man in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a plain dark background.

"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

A smiling woman in a blue blouse and glasses stands beside a man in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a plain dark background.

"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

A smiling woman in a blue blouse and glasses stands beside a man in a dark suit and white shirt, set against a plain dark background.

"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

Options.

Explore our Tech-Intentional™ Certified
School Options.

Education: Community Presentation

Community Presentations are between 60-75 minutes. A Q&A session is included in this time estimate, as well as a handout with tech-intentional™ resources. Guided Conversations range from 50-70 minutes.

Community Presentation Benefits:

Find common ground and unite for children's well-being

Learn research-backed strategies for intentional screen use

Reduce screentime conflicts with tech-intentional changes

Feel empowered and confident, without judgment

Community Presentation Includes:

Community Presentation

Guided Conversation (Admin & Educators)

Follow-up Summary with recommendations

Investment

$10,000 for in-person talk

$7,500 for virtual talk

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

Emily Cherkin giving a public speech to a school with students and faculty raising their hands in the audience

Discovery: Comprehensive Consultation

For those ready to take a deeper look at their community’s use of digital technology, Emily offers comprehensive support to consult with schools and families interested in a pathway to tech-intentionality

Comprehensive Consultation Benefits:

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Learn practical tools for tech-intentional parenting & educating

Receive concrete community feedback via custom survey

Receive tailored technology policy recommendations

Build a foundation for tech-intentional leaders

Understand online supervision vs. surveillance

Comprehensive Consultation Includes:

Pre-survey meeting with school leaders

Administration of Community Survey

Analysis of Community Survey Data

Post-survey meeting with school leaders to review survey results

Full Data Summary Report including analysis of survey results

Investment

$10,000 for survey, including follow-up Zoom with policy recommendations.

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

The Screentiime Consultant meeting to discuss with educators and faculty after a school presentation

Transformation: Tech-Intentional™ Certification

This certification is for courageous school leaders ready to create lasting change. A tech-intentional™ school will boost savings, increase demand from parents, and gain strong community support for protecting childhood and fostering thoughtful leaders.

Tech-Intentional Certified Schools Will:

Reduce budget deficits

Increase enrollment and demand

Attract and foster enthusiastic parent support

Provide security against backlash

Future-proof their pedagogical approach as EdTech & AI evolve

Receive ongoing support from Emily

Tech-Intentional™ Certification Includes:

Become a licensed Tech-Intentional™ School

Certification training process

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Ongoing qualitative & quantitative data analysis

Follow-up surveys to track progress.

Ongoing consulting support from Emily

Investment

Custom Packages start at $40,000.

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

Emily Cherkin M.Ed. giving a public school presentation

Not sure which option is best for you?

Options.

Explore our Tech-Intentional™ Certified
School Options.

Education: Community Presentation

Community Presentations are between 60-75 minutes. A Q&A session is included in this time estimate, as well as a handout with tech-intentional™ resources. Guided Conversations range from 50-70 minutes.

Community Presentation Benefits:

Find common ground and unite for children's well-being

Learn research-backed strategies for intentional screen use

Reduce screentime conflicts with tech-intentional changes

Feel empowered and confident, without judgment

Community Presentation Includes:

Community Presentation

Guided Conversation (Admin & Educators)

Follow-up Summary with recommendations

Investment

$10,000 for in-person talk

$7,500 for virtual talk

More information? Download Detailed Proposal

Discovery: Comprehensive Consultation

For those ready to take a deeper look at their community’s use of digital technology, Emily offers comprehensive support to consult with schools and families interested in a pathway to tech-intentionality

Comprehensive Consultation Benefits:

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Learn practical tools for tech-intentional parenting & educating

Receive concrete community feedback via custom survey

Receive tailored technology policy recommendations

Build a foundation for tech-intentional leaders

Understand online supervision vs. surveillance

Comprehensive Consultation Includes:

Pre-survey meeting with school leaders

Administration of Community Survey

Analysis of Community Survey Data

Post-survey meeting with school leaders to review survey results

Full Data Summary Report including analysis of survey results

Investment

$10,000 for survey, including follow-up Zoom with policy recommendations.

More information? Download Detailed Proposal

Transformation: Tech-Intentional™ Certification

This certification is for courageous school leaders ready to create lasting change. A tech-intentional™ school will boost savings, increase demand from parents, and gain strong community support for protecting childhood and fostering thoughtful leaders.

Tech-Intentional Certified Schools Will:

Reduce budget deficits

Increase enrollment and demand

Attract and foster enthusiastic parent support

Provide security against backlash

Future-proof their pedagogical approach as EdTech & AI evolve

Receive ongoing support from Emily

Tech-Intentional™ Certification Includes:

Become a licensed Tech-Intentional™ School

Certification training process

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Ongoing qualitative & quantitative data analysis

Follow-up surveys to track progress.

Ongoing consulting support from Emily

Investment

Custom Packages start at $40,000.

More information? Download Detailed Proposal

Not sure which option is best for you?

Options.

Explore our Tech-Intentional™ Certified School Options.

Education: Community Presentation

Community Presentations are between 60-75 minutes. A Q&A session is included in this time estimate, as well as a handout with tech-intentional™ resources. Guided Conversations range from 50-70 minutes.

Community Presentation Benefits:

Find common ground and unite for children's well-being

Learn research-backed strategies for intentional screen use

Reduce screentime conflicts with tech-intentional changes

Feel empowered and confident, without judgment

Community Presentation Includes:

Community Presentation

Guided Conversation (Admin & Educators)

Follow-up Summary with recommendations

Investment

$10,000 for in-person talk

$7,500 for virtual talk

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

Discovery: Comprehensive Consultation

For those ready to take a deeper look at their community’s use of digital technology, Emily offers comprehensive support to consult with schools and families interested in a pathway to tech-intentionality

Comprehensive Consultation Benefits:

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Learn practical tools for tech-intentional parenting & educating

Receive concrete community feedback via custom survey

Receive tailored technology policy recommendations

Build a foundation for tech-intentional leaders

Understand online supervision vs. surveillance

Comprehensive Consultation Includes:

Pre-survey meeting with school leaders

Administration of Community Survey

Analysis of Community Survey Data

Post-survey meeting with school leaders to review survey results

Full Data Summary Report including analysis of survey results

Investment

$10,000 for survey, including follow-up Zoom with policy recommendations.

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

Transformation: Tech-Intentional™ Certification

This certification is for courageous school leaders ready to create lasting change. A tech-intentional™ school will boost savings, increase demand from parents, and gain strong community support for protecting childhood and fostering thoughtful leaders.

Tech-Intentional Certified Schools Will:

Reduce budget deficits

Increase enrollment and demand

Attract and foster enthusiastic parent support

Provide security against backlash

Future-proof their pedagogical approach as EdTech & AI evolve

Receive ongoing support from Emily

Tech-Intentional™ Certification Includes:

Become a licensed Tech-Intentional™ School

Certification training process

Support school leaders in seeking educational technology audits

Ongoing qualitative & quantitative data analysis

Follow-up surveys to track progress.

Ongoing consulting support from Emily

Investment

Custom Packages start at $40,000.

Need more information? Download our Detailed Community Presentation Proposal.

Not sure which option is best for you?

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It's time to make a change.

It's time to make a change. Start Your School's Certification Journey.

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