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Parents urge district to adopt evidence‑based limits on classroom technology
Summary
A parent group asked the Lake Oswego School District board to consider a resolution establishing grade‑appropriate technology standards, removing non‑evidence‑based apps and holding EdTech vendors accountable, citing actions taken in nearby districts and research concerns about AI in education.
A representative of a parent group told the Lake Oswego School District board it should "fundamentally reframe its relationship to technology in the classroom" and asked the board to consider grade‑appropriate standards, removal of non‑evidence‑based applications and vendor accountability.
"This was not a radical move. It was measured evidence based and an evidence based response to what parents, educators, and researchers have been saying for years," the commenter said, describing recent actions by nearby districts and citing research the group believes shows the risks of AI in education. The speaker asked the board to "match their courage" and said the group will continue to educate the community and work with the board on possible changes.
Chair acknowledged receipt of written and in‑person testimony and said the board values the input but cannot engage in dialogue during the meeting. The comment was recorded as public testimony; the board did not take formal policy action at this meeting but said it would consider the submissions as part of ongoing deliberations.
