Coalition for Healthy Learning
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Our Mission
Our mission is to refocus public education on the whole child by prioritizing human-centered learning over screen-based instruction. We advocate for research-backed policies—specifically within the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD)—that protect students' rights to an education free from harmful technology and screen addiction. By replacing virtual experiences with real-world problem solving and active engagement with peers, teachers, and nature, we aim to promote the healthy brain development, resilience, and curiosity essential for a lifelong love of learning. We build coalitions between parents, educators, and experts to rebuild communities and put people, health, and wellbeing at the heart of every classroom.
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Coalition for Healthy Learning
Responsible and Healthy Use of Tech in ICCSD Schools
We are asking ICCSD to adopt healthier, safer, more balanced and evidence-based technology policies that protect childhood, support deep learning, and prioritize human-centered learning over screen-based instruction. Research has shown; academic outcomes worsen as screen time in schools increases; excessive screen time negatively impacts physical and mental health; reading from paper and writing by hand increases comprehension and cognitive engagement, schools with well-administered bell-to-bell phone bans are safer, happier, and have increased teacher retention; and unstructured free time for kids to play and socialize with other kids (and without screens) gives them the opportunity to practice and develop critical life skills–communication, self-regulation, agency, resilience, social connection, etc. We love our educators, our schools, and our community, and we want to work collaboratively to support the district in centering research-backed practices that put deep learning, people, health, and wellbeing at the heart of every ICCSD classroom.
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