Schools Beyond Screens is a national coalition of parents and educators advocating for evidence-based guidelines around technology in the classroom. The SBS EdTech Working Group calls focus on district/school-level policy change and meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

he SBS EdTech | AI Working Group focuses on district and school-level policy change and features guest panelists covering a variety of topics from grassroots organizing to local press opps, to help you make change at the hyperlocal level. Join advocates from across the country to ask questions, share resources, and find support. All are welcome!

The Distraction-Free Illinois (DFS-IL) state advocacy team meets weekly via Google Meet from 12:30pm-1:30pm (CST). Join us to connect with others across the state working to advocate at the state and local level. If you are new to DFS-IL, please make sure to fill out our state letter of support: https://forms.gle/YPptKCWFDneMfpsR7 We encourage you to share this letter widely. Have any questions? Email us: distractionfreeschoolsIL@gmail.com

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

The Board of Education will accept public comment in advance of the meeting through the Board of Education Comment Form. (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCXa2vyNgj4xCt6ar55Yu13xURFlQT1k5U1lYTkE1NDQ0M05aSzVOOEpINS4u&route=shorturl) This form collects public comments for review by the members of the Board. The Board accepts comments from the public on all matters related to public education in Virginia. Comments may be submitted at any time but will be collected and shared with Board members as part of the meeting materials for its next scheduled business meeting. Members of the public may sign up to address the Board at one of its scheduled business meetings by using the Board of Education Public Comment Sign-Up Form. (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qeUKYsFOoE-GQV2fOGxzCXa2vyNgj4xCt6ar55Yu13xUN045TlFGWDVKWFdDRk1YQjhXQlhNWThNUS4u&route=shorturl) Requests to address the Board should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled business meeting but may be requested at the meeting at the discretion of the President. For all meetings, persons are encouraged to print items of interest as hard copies will not be available at the meeting site. Wi-Fi is available in the meeting room. Please note that the Massey Library Technology Center opens at 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Board staff at boe@doe.virginia.gov.

This call is for community leads in MA to share strategies, wins and challenges to leverage collective action in MA. Whether you're a seasoned community lead already in the thick of it or just starting out, we are here to support each other!

The Distraction-Free Illinois (DFS-IL) state advocacy team meets weekly via Google Meet from 12:30pm-1:30pm (CST). Join us to connect with others across the state working to advocate at the state and local level. If you are new to DFS-IL, please make sure to fill out our state letter of support: https://forms.gle/YPptKCWFDneMfpsR7 We encourage you to share this letter widely. Have any questions? Email us: distractionfreeschoolsIL@gmail.com

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

At WC Unplugged, we’re working to raise kids well in a digital age. We believe face-to-face interaction is a cornerstone of mental health, that free play and childhood independence are critical for healthy kids, and that parents should be the architects of family culture, not big tech. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month and rotate between virtual meetings at noon and in-person meetings at 7:00. Google Meet info will be shared with attendees the week of the meeting.

Join us at the next UA School Board Meeting to support our Schools Beyond Screens UA chapter, as we advocate for changes in our district’s technology policy! We encourage you to share your experiences regarding tech use in schools by making a public comment during the meeting. To do so, sign up online via the link below on the day of the meeting, or in person up to the start of the meeting. For tips on how to formulate your comment, see the attached image below! Though the School Board Members seemed willing to hear our concerns with an open mind, the response of UA District leaders has not been as promising. Following the path of other districts that have successfully created changes, we fully believe consistently attending and speaking at school board meetings is the best way to start the conversation with district leaders and have parents concerns addressed. There is strength in numbers, so we hope to see you there! -Schools Beyond Screens Upper Arlington Link to sign up for public comment: https://www.uaschools.org/our-district/board-of-education/public-participation

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - REGULATION In accordance with School Board Policies BDDH and KD, any resident of Powhatan County or PCPS staff member may address the board during public comment. The Board Chair will call speakers who have signed up for the podium. Speakers must stay at the podium and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Each individual will have three minutes, and delegations will have five minutes to provide their comments. Please respect this time limitation so others may address the board, and note no one may sign up to speak and then relinquish their speaking time to another or previous speaker. A maximum of thirty minutes will be designated for public comment this evening. Please address your comments to the board as a whole, not individual board members, the audience, or the staff. Please begin by stating your name and district. The board requests that all speakers maintain an environment that promotes listening and respect. The board will not respond to or address issues raised by speakers during public comment, and speakers are reminded that the Board Chair is authorized to stop or remove any speaker who uses vulgar, disruptive, or threatening language. Your acceptance and adherence to these guidelines will be greatly appreciated. All speakers who wish to participate must sign up before the Public Comment period begins, providing their name and address. Speakers will be announced by the Board Chair to approach the podium to speak, and only those individuals who have signed up in advance will be able to approach the podium. If speakers have handouts or information for the Board, please give these to the School Board Clerk before approaching the podium. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Powhatan County School Board to observe its deliberations. Any resident of Powhatan County or employee of Powhatan County Public Schools may address the School Board on matters related to Powhatan County Public Schools at any regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the School Board are requested to contact the superintendent, the School Board clerk, or their designee for placement on the agenda. The chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and collaborates with the other School Board Members & the Superintendent to the subjects being presented and the length of time allocated for such presentation. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair. If, at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member addresses the speaker only with the permission of the chair. No one is allowed to make additional presentations until everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to make an initial presentation.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS The School Board encourages public participation at regular meetings. The order of business of any regular meeting shall include opportunities for the public to address the School Board as provided in School Board Policy 1110. Please refer to the policy for specific procedures for Public Hearings and the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Following is the procedure by which the public may speak before the School Board: Public Hearings: Persons wishing to speak at scheduled public hearings are required to notify the School Board Clerk’s Office by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair and if, at the conclusion of their remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member will address the speaker only with the permission of the chair. Speakers shall limit their comments by addressing only that which is the subject of the public hearing. Public Comment Period: Persons who have requested to offer comment on subjects germane to the services or policies of Chesterfield County Public Schools not a subject for a scheduled public hearing will be heard during the specified public comment period of the meeting. Public comment will be conducted under the agenda topic "Public Comment" at each regular School Board meeting at such time as the School Board determines in its meeting agenda development. Persons wishing to speak are asked to notify the Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting and to provide the specific subject of the schools-related comments to be offered. Individuals shall limit their comments to four minutes. Individuals may not yield their time to other speakers. The Chair may further limit the time allotted to speakers and the number of speakers in order to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting and the conclusion of the meeting at a reasonable time. When limiting the number of speakers, the Chair shall give priority to those who did not speak during the public comment period of the immediately previous meeting. Citizens are encouraged to submit their written comments via the online form found at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326WrittenComment. Comments submitted via the online form will be distributed to the Board prior to the start of the meeting and included as an addendum to the meeting minutes. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period are asked to contact the Clerk's office no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting or via the form at https://tinyurl.com/CCPS101326InPersonSignUp. Citizens wishing to address the Board in person during the public comment period who require an accommodation due to a disability, please note this when contacting the Clerk's Office as well. The online comment form will also close at 2:00 p.m. The work session and business meeting will be broadcast via live stream at http://chesterfieldschoolsva.swagit.com/live/ and via television on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28. Call 804-348-8011 or email Elke_Namola@ccpsnet.net for more information.

he SBS EdTech | AI Working Group focuses on district and school-level policy change and features guest panelists covering a variety of topics from grassroots organizing to local press opps, to help you make change at the hyperlocal level. Join advocates from across the country to ask questions, share resources, and find support. All are welcome!

The Distraction-Free Illinois (DFS-IL) state advocacy team meets weekly via Google Meet from 12:30pm-1:30pm (CST). Join us to connect with others across the state working to advocate at the state and local level. If you are new to DFS-IL, please make sure to fill out our state letter of support: https://forms.gle/YPptKCWFDneMfpsR7 We encourage you to share this letter widely. Have any questions? Email us: distractionfreeschoolsIL@gmail.com

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

Submit comments on any matter Members of the public may contact the HCPS Board at any time by emailing schoolboard@henrico.k12.va.us. Members of the public may also submit written comments for Board Meetings via this link online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxvmHJVdgSODkEO5eKtpdeMDuSsiAOR6Q6RE04saQ_LiLueQ/viewform). The form will open for submission when the meeting agenda is posted on the Friday before the School Board meeting. Meeting agendas can be viewed on Diligent Community (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal/). Written comments must be received by noon on the day before the meeting. The rules that apply to public comment at Board meetings also apply to written comments submitted for Board meetings. This includes but is not limited to: Stakeholders must provide their name and HCPS school affiliation, if applicable. Stakeholders shall use commonly accepted rules of courtesy, respect, civility, and decorum. The use of obscenity or defamation is strictly prohibited and shall be ruled out of order. Written comments submitted in accordance with the above requirements will be published as part of the meeting record. However, all written comments are subject to FOIA. Stakeholders should take this into consideration when considering including sensitive information about specific students or individuals in their comments. Address the Board in person The signup form will be available the Friday before each monthly School Board meeting and speakers must sign up by 4:30 p.m. on the day before the monthly meeting. There will be a public forum during the monthly meeting for interested citizens to address the Board in person on any matter of concern about the school division. Citizens are required to sign up in advance using an online form (https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0) or by calling the clerk by 4:30 p.m. the day before the monthly meeting. Speakers who sign up in advance may not transfer their speaking spot to another individual. To ensure that the School Board has an opportunity to hear from as many constituents as possible, it is requested that only one member of each household reserve a spot to speak. Individuals providing public comment on behalf of a group may speak and then provide the Board with hard copies of written comments from each member of their group. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. Sign up to speak at the next public forum: https://henricoschools.community.diligentoneplatform.com/home/public/requesttospeak/0

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!

The Distraction-Free Illinois (DFS-IL) state advocacy team meets weekly via Google Meet from 12:30pm-1:30pm (CST). Join us to connect with others across the state working to advocate at the state and local level. If you are new to DFS-IL, please make sure to fill out our state letter of support: https://forms.gle/YPptKCWFDneMfpsR7 We encourage you to share this letter widely. Have any questions? Email us: distractionfreeschoolsIL@gmail.com

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

Let's catch up in person to talk intentional tech advocacy. Share your struggles, win, advice with other community leads in a supportive and welcome environment of smart and dedicated advocates. Come for 30 minutes or 2 hours. We'll be here from 10-12 so stop by whenever works for you. Adrienne Principe, Founder of TLO, and other TLO Board Members will be on hand to offer suggestions and gather feedback for future resources. See you there!

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at hello@orunplugged.org and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)

This call is for community leads in MA to share strategies, wins and challenges to leverage collective action in MA. Whether you're a seasoned community lead already in the thick of it or just starting out, we are here to support each other!

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS - REGULATION In accordance with School Board Policies BDDH and KD, any resident of Powhatan County or PCPS staff member may address the board during public comment. The Board Chair will call speakers who have signed up for the podium. Speakers must stay at the podium and wait to be recognized by the Chair. Each individual will have three minutes, and delegations will have five minutes to provide their comments. Please respect this time limitation so others may address the board, and note no one may sign up to speak and then relinquish their speaking time to another or previous speaker. A maximum of thirty minutes will be designated for public comment this evening. Please address your comments to the board as a whole, not individual board members, the audience, or the staff. Please begin by stating your name and district. The board requests that all speakers maintain an environment that promotes listening and respect. The board will not respond to or address issues raised by speakers during public comment, and speakers are reminded that the Board Chair is authorized to stop or remove any speaker who uses vulgar, disruptive, or threatening language. Your acceptance and adherence to these guidelines will be greatly appreciated. All speakers who wish to participate must sign up before the Public Comment period begins, providing their name and address. Speakers will be announced by the Board Chair to approach the podium to speak, and only those individuals who have signed up in advance will be able to approach the podium. If speakers have handouts or information for the Board, please give these to the School Board Clerk before approaching the podium. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Members of the community, including students enrolled in the division, are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the Powhatan County School Board to observe its deliberations. Any resident of Powhatan County or employee of Powhatan County Public Schools may address the School Board on matters related to Powhatan County Public Schools at any regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the School Board are requested to contact the superintendent, the School Board clerk, or their designee for placement on the agenda. The chair is responsible for the orderly conduct of the meeting and collaborates with the other School Board Members & the Superintendent to the subjects being presented and the length of time allocated for such presentation. Upon recognition by the chair, the speaker shall address the chair. If, at the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, any member of the School Board desires further information, the member addresses the speaker only with the permission of the chair. No one is allowed to make additional presentations until everyone who wishes to speak has an opportunity to make an initial presentation.

Connect with our advocacy team for policy updates, strategic action items and collaboration. This call is open to all Distraction-Free Schools and Schools Beyond Screens chapter members in Colorado.