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Useful Resources

Check back often to see what we’ve added to help you keep your kids safe in the classroom.

SBS Resource Library

A comprehensive library including articles, research, podcasts to learn more and templates you can use to advocate. Resources have been curated from across the advocacy network.

SBS Intentional EdTech Database

A database of schools and districts across the country that have approved, enacted or are considering policies to limit or reduce the use educational technology products.

SBS Student Tech Bill of Rights

A declaration of the fundamental rights every student should be guaranteed when it comes to school-issued technology.

Key Questions

Some key questions to ask your teacher, principal and/or administrators to get to know your school’s tech policy and start the conversation.

AI Opt Out Template

Use this Google Doc template to opt your child out of using Google Gemini on their school issued device.

i-Ready Opt-Out Template

Use this template to request to opt your child out of using the i-Ready app at school.

Public Records Request

Use this Google Doc template to request information on how your schools district spends money on 1:1 device and edtech programs.

FERPA Request

Use this Google Doc template to request information on how your child’s data is being collected and used by your school district.

The Four Norms of EdTech

Four simple rules for how edtech can be used safely within classrooms.

Fit for Purpose — NEPC Report on EdTech and Public Education

A report from the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) looking at the increasing use of commercial digital platforms in American classrooms and how these platforms often undermine the key goals of public education.