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A community-built collection of local events supporting healthier tech boundaries and stronger communities for our children. Find and connect with other advocates.
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PA Unplugged | Pennridge Unplugged
Pennridge Unplugged Monthly Meetings
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Join Our Monthly Meetings
Third Thursday of every month • 6:30–8:00 PM
Come as you are—whether you’re brand new to Pennridge Unplugged or part of our core planning team. Our monthly meetings are a chance to connect with other parents and community members, hear what’s happening, talk through local opportunities and challenges, and find ways to plug in.
It’s a great place to get oriented, share ideas, be energized by others, and help shape the conversation around technology in our schools and homes.
Bring a friend, a snack to share, or just yourself. We’d love to have you.
Agendas are emailed out through our group listserv. To join that mailing list and get meeting location information, please complete the Google Form.
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PA Unplugged | West Chester Unplugged
WC Unplugged Kick-off Meeting
September 22, 2026
7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
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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.
Curious to learn more? This event is for you. Join us in person at our September Kick-off meeting to find your people and help plan our priorities for 2026-2027.
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The Balance Project | ScreenWise Ann Arbor
ScreenWise Ann Arbor: Monthly Policy Exchange
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Who: All invited
What:
- Discuss the big changes that could come with a new Board
- Debrief our recent meeting with AAPS IT chief, Heather Kellstrom.
- Take in the national sea change of attitudes around AI
After you register, check your email for a confirmation and download the calendar event.
- If you use Google Calendar, click the button in the email under "Add to Calendar"
- If you use Outlook/365 or Apple, that button in the email doesn't work. Instead, click "View Event Details." This will bring you to a web page with a button that works.
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Turning Life On | Reconnect Nashoba Valley
Why Good Neighbor Day? Rebuilding Connection in a Disconnected World
September 24, 2026
9:00 AM EDT - 10:00 AM EDT
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Loneliness is quietly becoming one of our biggest public health challenges — even as we stay more 'connected' than ever.
Come hear Dr. Kate Storm explore why Good Neighbor Day matters, what's really driving isolation, and simple ways we can rebuild community.
Registration for this event is appreciated but not required.
This event is part of a larger series of events celebrating "Good Neighbor Week" in Stow, MA. See Randall Library website for more details. You do not need to be a Stow resident to participate.
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Distraction-Free Schools Illinois
Distraction-Free Schools Illinois weekly advocacy meeting
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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
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The Balance Project | Arlington, VA
Raising Kids in a World of Screens - Panel Discussion
September 24, 2026
6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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A candid conversation bringing together the voices of a local teenager, a former internet-crimes prosecutor, a mental health therapist and educator, and one of the country’s leading digital-parenting experts about the realities of growing up online – and practical ways parents can help. Moderated by CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor, Phil Mattingly. Space is limited - register now. Open to adults and teens. Business attire preferred.
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Turning Life On | Tech-Wise Arlington
Tech-Wise Arlington - Monthly Coffee Chat
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Casual conversation about topics related to tech and childhood - e.g., tech inschool, AI, smartphones. Intended for parents/caregivers in Arlington but welcome to others locally.
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OR Unplugged Coalition
OR Unplugged Better Together: Meet & Play!
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Let's get together!
Ever wondered what it might be like to volunteer with OR Unplugged, be part of a parent group, or even lead your own?
Come on down to OR Unplugged headquarters on Sunday, August 16th and let's connect about it. Everyone is welcome - parents, kids, coalition members and leads, future and current volunteers, interested friends, your neighbors, your mom, and your mom’s neighbors! The more the merrier!
Childcare for ages 3+ and light snacks provided.
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado
School Beyond Screens Ed-Tech Working Group
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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.
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado | Distraction-Free Schools Colorado Community
A Conversation with Natasha Singer of “Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools”
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Join host and Screen Time Action Network Director Jean Roger’s as she talks with journalist Natasha Singer, author of the new book “Coding Kids: Big Tech’s Battle to Remake Public Schools”. Free webinar, registration required.
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The Balance Project
Community Interest Session
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Join us to learn about starting a TBP in your local community. We'll give you everything you need to know to take the next steps to start driving change!
COMMUNITY ONBOARDING
Wednesday, September 30 · 8:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xtv-muzm-zch
Or dial: (US) +1 225-442-0114 PIN: 673 873 987#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xtv-muzm-zch?pin=9533457997411
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Turning Life On
Coalition Call
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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!
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The Balance Project | The Balance Project - Westfield
Meet & Greet at &Grain
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The Balance Project aims to bring modern childhood into balance, championing real-life experience, the freedom for kids to be kids, and mindful, intentional use of technology.
Drop in anytime between 9:30 and 11 to meet us and learn more as we kickoff the Westfield chapter.
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Turning Life On
Coalition Building 101
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With so much going on across the state and the country, there is no better time than now to advocate for district-level changes. We'll walk you through how to build your network and how to advocate for change right in your own community.
You don't have to be an expert to have an impact. Providing a supportive environment for parents, educators, and professionals to share their struggles and successes is what really matters. When parents realize they are not alone, they can create reasonable norms to adopt in their families, in their schools, and in their communities.
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The Balance Project | The Balance Project - Westfield
Meet & Greet at Lion's Roar Brewery
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The Balance Project aims to bring modern childhood into balance, championing real-life experience, the freedom for kids to be kids, and mindful, intentional use of technology.
Drop in anytime between 7 and 8:30 to meet us and learn more as we kickoff the Westfield chapter.
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition
OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST
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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 :)
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Screen Sense Boston
Screen Sense Boston: EdTech and Screens in Boston Public Schools
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First meeting of the school year to talk about the future of EdTech and screens in our kids' schools in Boston. We want to begin conversations on strategizing to push for change and asking our city and school leaders to join the national movement to reform the way schools are using technology in k-12 education.
This event will be hybrid. If you cannot attend in person, we will be providing a virtual link to all those who RSVP.
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The Balance Project | ScreenWise Ann Arbor
ScreenWise Ann Arbor: Community of Practice for School Captains and Team Members
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School captains and teams—whether you've already signed up or are thinking about it—please join us on Tuesday evening 8-9pm for our monthly Community of Practice, facilitated by Kristen.
Connect with other parents and share experiences and ideas about organizing in your school community.
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado
School Beyond Screens Ed-Tech Working Group
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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.
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Turning Life On
Coalition Meetup
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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!
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Turning Life On
Tech Advisory Committees
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Most districts don’t have a clear, current, community-informed way to think through their own technology direction — decisions get made department by department, often without anyone connecting healthy defaults, social media practices, grade-band device rules, and AI policy into a single, coherent picture. A TAC doesn’t need formal authority to close that gap; it just needs a standing seat and a real line to the Superintendent.
We will talk about how to advocate for one in your district, the strategies you can use and the changes you can advocate for through the TAC. Let's do this!
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition
OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST
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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 :)
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The Balance Project
Devices & Delights Monmouth County
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Explore the latest kid-safe phones, watches, music players, cameras, and digital wellness tools—all in one place. Meet company representatives, compare products, and discover healthier technology solutions for your family.
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The Balance Project | Central Virginia Region
Central Virginia Monthly Meeting
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Our monthly chapter meeting where we will discuss current events, initiatives, and advocacy efforts within the community. All are welcome!
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Schools Beyond Screens | Schools Beyond Screens PVPUSD
Back to School Tech Talk with Dr. Carrie Mackensen
October 21, 2026
9:30 PM EDT - 10:30 PM EDT
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We’re partnering with Dr. Carrie Mackensen to answer your questions about parenting in the digital age, and how screen time and ed tech are impacting our kids. Join us!
About Dr. Carrie Mackensen: Dr. Carrie (@successful_parent) holds a PhD in Individual, Family, and Child Psychology and has over 25 years of experience studying child development and relationships. She believes that by understanding the science behind digital media and child development, parents can create a family environment where kids feel secure, regulated, and deeply connected.
Her forthcoming book, "Digitally Dysregulated: How Screens Hijack Kids' Brains and What Parents Can Do About It," will be published in September 2026.
About Schools Beyond Screens PVPUSD: We are a group of parents and community members advocating for evidence-based tech policies in PV schools.
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado
School Beyond Screens Ed-Tech Working Group
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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.
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OR Unplugged Coalition
OR Unplugged Presents: A Talk by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
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Join us for an essential lecture by the acclaimed Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, on Monday, November 2nd from 5:30-7:30pm at Sanctuary Hall (1126 SW Park Ave. Portland, OR 97205).
Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, best-selling author and expert in the field of human learning. His new book "The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kid's Learning - And How to Help Them Thrive Again" pulls back the EdTech curtain and explains the research showing how digital tools in the classroom consistently undermine learning. It also explains how parents, teachers and schools can push back with purpose.
As a leading expert in the field of learning and technology, Jared testified at the US Senate about EdTech, and is an internationally sought after speaker.
Sponsored by the Institute for Families and Technology and OR Unplugged.
Reserve your tickets at the link below!
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition
OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST
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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 :)
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Turning Life On
Coalition Call
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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!
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado
School Beyond Screens Ed-Tech Working Group
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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.
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