We're SMMUSD parents and educators advocating for school tech policies grounded in independent research, public accountability and age-appropriate practice. Tech should serve kids first, with benefits that are clear and evidence-based. Like the founding SBS LA chapter, we're partnering with the SMMUSD school board and district to build a robust screen and tech policy, rooted in the Student Tech Bill of Rights.
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Schools Beyond Screens Santa Monica
GET INVOLVED
Join the WhatsApp group! If you do not want to use WhatsApp, sign up via the contact form, and we'll keep you in the loop.
Be a ‘captain’ at your school! This can be as simple as just starting a chat group among other parents, or even just sharing our flyer, or as involved as engaging teachers and administrators at your school on these issues.
Take and share the safe school tech survey by our partner organization, Distraction Free Schools! This will be sent to school boards, district and state representatives.
Come to school board meetings wearing white!
How to attend board meetings:
In Person comments: Show up 3 minutes early and fill out a "Request to Address" card beforehand. Cards are located with the meeting materials just outside the board meeting room.
Zoom comments: Click the schedule above, find the "Agenda" for the meeting at which you want to comment. The agenda will have a link to a Google Form you can submit for Zoom comments.
RESOURCES
Schools Beyond Screens Model Tech Policy
Our robust district tech policy includes screen time limits by age, specific device-use recommendations, clear pathways for parents to opt out of edtech, and vetting processes for new edtech tools.
Distraction-Free Schools Model Safe Tech Policy
The Distraction-Free Schools Model Safe School Tech Package is similarly comprehensive.
SBS National Resource Library
Includes a list of questions to ask your administrators and district officials, an AI opt-out template, and articles and scholarly work regarding tech and screens in our schools.
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