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Midway ISD emphasizes "active engagement" in classroom technology use

Board of Trustees of the Midway Independent School District · July 21, 2026

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Director of Professional Learning Sarah Collins told trustees the district's technology approach prioritizes active engagement over passive screen time and aligns digital tools with students' developmental needs.

Sarah Collins, the district's Director of Professional Learning, presented the district's approach to intentional technology integration, describing it as a "well-designed digital ecosystem created with children’s developmental needs in mind to support both learning and well-being." Collins emphasized prioritizing "active engagement over passive use" and described guidelines that align technology with cognitive and physical development stages.

Collins said the approach is intended to make classroom technology an intentional tool rather than background distraction; the board received the presentation as guidance for campus implementation and curriculum alignment.

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