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District presents digital-curriculum guidance; trustees ask for parent-facing usage numbers
Summary
District curriculum staff described where devices are required (notably math programs like Zearn and Desmos), safeguards (GoGuardian, filtering and digital citizenship lessons) and a print-first approach for core ELA and social studies; trustees asked for grade-by-grade summaries of expected screen minutes and clearer communication to families.
District instructional staff on Jan. 23 outlined how digital curriculum and student devices are used from preschool through middle school and described safeguards the district employs to limit inappropriate content and teach digital citizenship.
Presenters said most elementary core ELA/social-studies curriculum is print-first with optional digital components, while the adopted math programs include mandatory digital components: Zearn is required for elementary math usage (minimum 30 minutes, three times per week) while Desmos is the adopted middle-school math platform that has a digital component. Staff emphasized that much classroom time remains teacher-led, hands-on and collaborative, and that technology is used in short chunks within longer lesson structures.
The district said it uses content filters and management tools such as GoGuardian and Google Workspace administrative settings and teaches digital citizenship in advisory classes using Common Sense Media and Second Step in middle school. Trustees asked for more transparent, parent-facing data showing typical minutes per day or week by grade, what is required versus optional, and how the district evaluates platforms for efficacy and renewal. Presenters said usage data exists for some platforms and that the district is exploring ways to package reports for parents and to include parent and student feedback in future adoption cycles.
No formal action was taken; trustees asked staff to return with clearer grade-level guidance for parents and with planned metrics for evaluating platform usage and impacts on student wellness.
