Fact Sheets Tools for Educators Tools for Parents

Get the tools you need to advocate effectively for your child!

Our Screens & Learning Action Kit provides:

  • Research-based information on what helps kids learn best and the impacts of screen technologies in the classroom
  • Strategies parents can use to advocate for transparency and policies that prioritize students’ learning and wellbeing
  • Recommendations schools can use to vet EdTech products and set appropriate limits in classrooms
  • Resources for promoting screen awareness at home and in the classroom

The Action Kit was created in response to feedback from practitioners seeking research-based education and advocacy materials that are easy to use and distribute. This collection of free, downloadable resources answers that call! We hope our Action Kit serves as a practical and helpful tool to support children, families, and classroom communities. We would love your feedback!

To download the entire Action Kit, click here.

Fact + Action Sheets

Printable, research-based guidance on the use of screens in schools.

To download the entire Action Kit, click here.
To see references for our fact sheets, click here.

Creating the conditions for learning
Negative impacts of screens in schools
Does EdTech really facilitate learning?
Realities and risks of 1:1 programs
Do screens in schools address equity issues?
Handwriting and reading on paper have many benefits
Play is an integral part of learning
Examining data privacy concerns in schools
Does AI have a place in schools?
Examining the use of social media by schools
Limiting your child’s exposure to EdTech
Why your school should go phone-free
Finding and collaborating with like-minded parents

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Screens & Learning Postcard

Thanks to all who have contributed to the development and launch of the Action Kit!

Special appreciation to: Max Bean, Faith Boninger, Kendra Bostick, Verena Bryan, Denise Champney, Emily Cherkin, Lisa Cline, Rebekah Cole, Tracy Cutchlow, Laura Derrindinger, Randy Freiman, Kelly Johnston,, Lauren Paer, Matt Pulley, Melissa Quigley, Jean Rogers, Cris Rowan, Liza Schalch, Joel Schwarz, Gretchen Shanahan, Erin Shaw, Sebastian Steinbach, Katie Talarico, and Kim Whitman

The Screens & Learning Action Kit was brought to you by Fairplay’s Screen Time Action Network. Our Screen Time Action Network is a coalition of practitioners, educators, advocates, and parents working to promote a healthy childhood by reducing the amount of time kids spend with digital devices. Membership to our network is free. Join today to become a part of our community!

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