It’s time for our schools to embrace intentional, kid-centered, evidence-based policies around classroom tech.

These include:

Eliminate 1:1 device use for K - 8, limited device use with computer cart or lab model as is deemed curriculum appropriate.

Prohibit all student device use during passing periods, lunch, and recess.

Prohibit screen time from being used as a reward, incentive, or behavioral reinforcement for students.

Disable student access to any generative AI tools, apps, websites, and software on all school-issued devices until this technology has been proven safe, legal, and effective, and until age-appropriate guidelines are established.

Block student access to YouTube, all gaming, video-streaming and social media on student devices.

Require all apps used for instruction or on school issued devices to be ad-free.

Create clear pathways for parents and students who wish to opt out of device-based instruction, without penalty or reprisal, providing low-tech alternatives.

Require all EdTech products to meet independent standards for efficacy, and to prove that any benefits outweigh potential risks.