Schools Beyond Screens
We’re a grassroots coalition of parents and teachers throughout the Los Angeles area, resisting the influence of Big Tech in our public schools.
We're not anti-technology, but the research is clear: excessive screen time is detrimental to learning, exposes kids to inappropriate content, encourages digital distraction and addiction, and infringes on privacy rights.
It's time for LAUSD to listen to the experts and develop a more intentional, science-backed approach to classroom technology.
Take Action
NOTE: Do NOT sign the new Google Parental Consent form provided by the district, which allows Google to harvest student data and sell it to undisclosed third parties. Withholding consent is your right, and reduces the chance your child will waste class time watching YouTube.
Sign our petition! Numerous studies have shown the benefits of learning on paper vs. on screens, and yet LAUSD continues to waste millions on new EdTech products with no accountability.
Browse informational studies, opt-out templates, and other resources.
Creating a local Schools Beyond Screens chapter can spark important conversations and policy changes on your campus.
Our friends at Distraction-Free Schools CA are advocating for state-level legislation to address the overuse of smartphones, social media, and EdTech in our schools. Sign their letter of support.
