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Parents and teachers tell board internet blackout and reduced screen time improved focus; criticize i-Ready and district technology reliance
Summary
Public commenters who are parents and teachers said the district’s recent internet outage allowed deeper classroom engagement and urged the district to reconsider heavy reliance on devices and software like i-Ready for literacy instruction.
Multiple parents and a classroom teacher told the board during public comment that a recent internet blackout and reduced student screen time had noticeable benefits for student focus and writing stamina and urged the district to rethink reliance on devices and certain literacy software.
A speaker who identified himself as a parent and educator said he was "surprised during the Internet blackout about the…
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