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Parents press Colonial SD for clearer Chromebook rules and opt‑out options; district pledges more transparency
Summary
Two parents urged the curriculum committee to allow parental opt‑outs for Chromebook use, asked for a consistent indoor‑recess device policy, and requested examples of classroom device use; district leaders said technology complements instruction, provided screen‑time ranges, and said a new web filter may support parent reports.
Two parents urged the Colonial School District curriculum committee to provide clearer policies on Chromebook use and to make parental opt‑out pathways explicit, while district leaders said they would increase transparency and reiterated instructional limits.
Elise LaChapelle, a Whitemarsh Elementary parent, read statements from other parents and said many families remain confused about how Chromebooks are used. "I urge the district to audit its tech policies and closely re‑examine the pros and cons of edtech and whether daily personal device use in the classroom is truly helping our children learn,"…
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