Our Mission
Mindful Tech CSD is a community of Colonial School District parents committed to raising their children with an intentional approach to technology. We endeavor to give our kids the childhood they deserve by delaying their introduction to smartphones and social media while encouraging screen-free, child-led play. We also strive to make our schools places of deep learning and meaningful social interaction by encouraging the district to limit school-issued devices to purposeful, curriculum-enhancing educational use, not as entertainment or as a substitute for teacher-led instruction and hands-on learning. Mindful Tech CSD is a parent-led group and has no formal affiliation with Colonial School District. Views expressed by Mindful Tech CSD do not necessarily reflect the views of Colonial School District teachers, administrators, or school board members.
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Take & Share Parent Survey on Ed Tech & Screen Time in School
We just launched a statewide survey on technology and screen time in Pennsylvania schools, and we need your help spreading the word.
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Contact House Reps to Urge Support for Bell-to-Bell
SB1014 recently passed the Senate 46-1! Contact your PA house representative and ask them to support phone-free schools. Your voice matters. Lawmakers need to hear directly from parents, educators, and community members. A few calls or emails from local constituents can make a big difference.
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Paper Tests for PA Kids
As of 2026, Pennsylvania requires every PSSA and Keystone exam to be taken on a computer. That means children as young as 8 take their tests on a device, before they've even learned how to type. Unfortunately, state testing seems to influence what happens in classrooms all year, and we've all seen it: screen-based testing means more screen time during the school day. New York made the same switch and is already reconsidering. Pennsylvania should too. Add your name to ask the state to bring back paper PSSAs for grades 3-8 and to let high school students choose paper for the Keystones.
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