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:
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.
"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
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?
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?
Community Proposal
Partner with Us to Build a Tech-Intentional Community
Interested in bringing the Tech-Intentional™ Movement to your local community? Download our proposal to explore how we can collaborate to foster healthier digital environments, empower families, and support local initiatives for responsible technology use.
Community Proposal
Partner with Us to Build a Tech-Intentional Community
Interested in bringing the Tech-Intentional™ Movement to your local community? Download our proposal to explore how we can collaborate to foster healthier digital environments, empower families, and support local initiatives for responsible technology use.
Community Proposal
Partner with Us to Build a Tech-Intentional Community
Interested in bringing the Tech-Intentional™ Movement to your local community? Download our proposal to explore how we can collaborate to foster healthier digital environments, empower families, and support local initiatives for responsible technology use.
Happy Testimonials.
Hear Directly From Other Schools Emily Helped.
Discover the profound impact of Emily's School Certification Program through the experiences of educational leaders who have transformed their institutions. These testimonials highlight the tangible benefits and positive shifts in school culture.
March 28, 2025
Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.
Jim McGuire
Assistant Head of School, Louisville Collegiate School
March 4, 2025
Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!
Tara
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
March 4, 2025
Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.
Kim
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
November 27, 2024
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Happy Testimonials.
Hear Directly From Other Schools Emily Helped.
Discover the profound impact of Emily's School Certification Program through the experiences of educational leaders who have transformed their institutions. These testimonials highlight the tangible benefits and positive shifts in school culture.
March 28, 2025
Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.
Jim McGuire
Assistant Head of School, Louisville Collegiate School
March 4, 2025
Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!
Tara
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
March 4, 2025
Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.
Kim
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
November 27, 2024
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
Happy Testimonials.
Hear Directly From Other Schools Emily Helped.
Discover the profound impact of Emily's School Certification Program through the experiences of educational leaders who have transformed their institutions. These testimonials highlight the tangible benefits and positive shifts in school culture.
March 28, 2025
Articulating the importance of relationships combined with a clear understanding of research, Emily engaged our audience with her candor, humor, knowledge, and passion. She provided valuable strategies and clear concepts that can immediately improve a family's relationship with technology. She is approachable and ready to engage in whatever the moment requires, with great humanity, vast experience, and science-based research.
Jim McGuire
Assistant Head of School, Louisville Collegiate School
March 4, 2025
Your message is different, unique and needed. Yes, parental controls are important to many of us, however you remind us that we can't lose our main focus which should be communicating and connecting with our kids. You are the only tech speaker I am aware of that puts the majority of focus on that. It truly resonates with parents! Please don't stop!
Tara
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
March 4, 2025
Thank you again sooooo much for coming to Boise and sharing your work and guidance with our community. We can't say enough how well that went and even better than we anticipated. AND to have the administrators rave about your presentation was icing on the cake.
Kim
Youth Mental Wellness Alliance
November 27, 2024
Emily Cherkin’s visit to Cascades Academy was an engaging and impactful experience for our community. Her presentation tackled the challenges of raising children in a digital world with humor, research, and practical strategies that resonated deeply with parents. She provided actionable tools to help families navigate screen use while fostering stronger connections at home.
Kelly Fast
Cascades Academy, Director of Academic and Experiential Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Tech-Intentional School Certification
Why should we roll back EdTech? Don’t we need to prepare our kids for a technological future?
Are teachers at risk of losing their jobs to A.I.?
Our school already relies heavily on EdTech platforms. Is it too late to make changes?
Students are using their 1:1 devices for inappropriate uses. How can we address this?
No major crisis related to misuse of 1:1 devices has happened at our school. Should I be concerned?
Why should we address this now?
Shouldn’t students just learn to manage technology responsibly?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Tech-Intentional School Certification
Why should we roll back EdTech? Don’t we need to prepare our kids for a technological future?
Are teachers at risk of losing their jobs to A.I.?
Our school already relies heavily on EdTech platforms. Is it too late to make changes?
Students are using their 1:1 devices for inappropriate uses. How can we address this?
No major crisis related to misuse of 1:1 devices has happened at our school. Should I be concerned?
Why should we address this now?
Shouldn’t students just learn to manage technology responsibly?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Tech-Intentional School Certification
Why should we roll back EdTech? Don’t we need to prepare our kids for a technological future?
Are teachers at risk of losing their jobs to A.I.?
Our school already relies heavily on EdTech platforms. Is it too late to make changes?
Students are using their 1:1 devices for inappropriate uses. How can we address this?
No major crisis related to misuse of 1:1 devices has happened at our school. Should I be concerned?
Why should we address this now?
Shouldn’t students just learn to manage technology responsibly?
Do you offer a reduced rate for Title One or small schools?
We’re on board with this as an administration, but we know we’ll have trouble convincing parents and/or teachers to join in. How do you address this?
Are you saying all technology is bad?
Have another question?
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: