Useful Resources
Check back often to see what we’ve added to help you keep your kids safe in the classroom.
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Call to Action: Support LAUSD’s “Using Technology with Intention” Resolution
How to help organize around this historical resolution to demand a safe and science-backed approach to classroom technology.
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Fit for Purpose — NEPC Report on EdTech and Public Education
A report from the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) looking at the increasing use of commercial digital platforms in American classrooms and how these platforms often undermine the key goals of public education.
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Time for a Pause — NEPC report on AI in Education
NEPC urges school leaders to pause the adoption of AI applications until policymakers have had sufficient time to thoroughly educate themselves and develop legislation and policies ensuring effective public oversight and control of school applications.
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SBS Intentional EdTech Database
A database of schools and districts across the country that have approved, enacted or are considering policies to limit or reduce the use educational technology products.
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SBS Resource Library
A comprehensive library including articles, research, podcasts to learn more and templates you can use to advocate. Resources have been curated from across the advocacy network.
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Key Questions
Some key questions to ask your teacher, principal and/or administrators to get to know your school’s tech policy and start the conversation.
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AI Opt Out Template
Use this Google Doc template to opt your child out of using Google Gemini on their school issued device.
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i-Ready Opt-Out Template
se this template to request to opt your child out of using the i-Ready app at school.
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Public Records Request
Use this Google Doc template to request information on how your schools district spends money on 1:1 device and edtech programs.
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FERPA Request
Use this Google Doc template to request information on how your child’s data is being collected and used by your school district.
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The Four Norms of EdTech
Four simple rules for how edtech can be used safely within classrooms.

