A Technologist's Viewpoint: Why Tomorrow's Tech Leaders Are Today's Screen-Free Kids

Authored by a local Chicago Tech leader: The myth that we need to expose our kids to tech early and often so they’re prepared for the digital world is not just wrong, it’s actively harmful to developing the skills we actually hire for.

Kersten Institute Issue Guide 2026 - Tech and Learning

Research on technology in schools, including AI, is still developing. We still have much to learn about when and how these tools can support student learning. The current evidence tells us technology is a tool we can decide when and how to use, not a replacement for the important human parts of teaching and learning.

SBS CPS - Sourced Argument Bank

A cited list of research around screens and EdTech in the classroom

SBS List of EdTech Questions to ask Board of Ed Candidates - Election Season

Schools Beyond Screens 2026 Candidate Questionnaire. This is something that could be formal or informal, a way to push this topic to the front of election season

SBS DC Explainer on their proposed policies

A great lay-person explainer on what they are asking for. Also really relevant to us as they are another large, diverse metro area.

Prospective: A letter from a nonprofit working within lower SES area of district

This letter shared by the DC team, offers an important perspective that we can consider. How can we best support the diverse areas of Chicago? How can we best achieve representation?

Student Technology Bill of Rights

An excellent framing of rights our students have regarding use of technology, data and privacy.

Resources from Schools Beyond Screens National Team

An exhaustive list of resources to draw from

National EdTech Collective Action Tracker

Four Norms is tracking activity on this topic from across the country. This shows us that we are (by far) not the only district wanting this

Running List of Important Resources to Draw From