We believe that the most powerful learning tools a child can hold are a pencil, a book, and an attentive teacher. This petition invites parents to formally request an analog education option for their children — one where screens are reserved for a dedicated technology class, just as art and music have their own time and place.
"Children learn to read by reading. They learn to think by thinking. No app can replace the irreplaceable."
Technology in classrooms has expanded dramatically, often without parental consent or evidence-based rationale. We are not anti-technology — we are pro-childhood. We ask for balance, boundaries, and a seat at the table.
- Core subjects taught with books, paper, and hands-on materials
- A single, dedicated computer/technology class (like art or music)
- No personal devices required or used during instructional time
- Parental notification before any new ed-tech platform is introduced
- Annual review of technology use in each child's classroom
Studies from Norway, Sweden, and multiple U.S. districts show measurable gains in reading comprehension and attention when screen time is reduced in early grades. Handwriting supports cognitive development in ways typing cannot replicate. We are listening to the science.
Sign below to add your voice. Every signature tells your school board: parents are paying attention.