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Welcome to Schools Beyond Screens - St. Tammany Parish

We are a coalition of parents in St. Tammany Parish advocating for evidence-based, developmentally appropriate technology use in our schools.

We are not anti-technology. We are pro-learning.

What We're Advocating For

Research indicates that students learn best through meaningful interaction—with teachers, peers, books, writing, discussion, movement, and hands-on experiences. Technology should support those experiences, not replace them.

We are asking St. Tammany Parish Schools to adopt district-wide practices that prioritize learning, healthy development, student safety, and human connection.

Intentional Screen Use

Use technology when it provides a clear instructional benefit, while prioritizing non-screen learning when it does not.

Safer, Less Distracting Devices

Protect students from YouTube, gaming, social media, inappropriate content, and other digital distractions on school-issued devices.

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Set age-appropriate expectations for technology use and preserve screen-free opportunities for reading, writing, play, movement, conversation, and hands-on learning.

Transparency & Accountability

Give families greater visibility into how technology and AI are used in schools, and ensure educational technology is independently evaluated for effectiveness, safety, privacy, and developmental impact.

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