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Coppell ISD board reviews draft technology-use framework with grade-level screen-time caps
Summary
A district technology committee proposed a framework that sets developmentally tailored iPad-use maxima (e.g., pre-K up to 30 minutes/day; middle-school 25–30 minutes per class period; high-school 45–50 minutes per 90-minute block), emphasizes academic-only use and training, and plans rollout/training over the summer and fall.
Dr. Brooks, who co-facilitated the technology committee, presented a draft framework developed by a 50-member committee of staff, parents, community members and principals aimed at delivering "balanced, intentional and developmentally appropriate" technology use across Coppell ISD. The committee divided its work into four areas: screen time, digital literacy, social-emotional well-being, and online safety and security.
The presentation included specific draft time guidelines for classroom device use. Principal Chantelle presented elementary recommendations with maximums of up to 30 minutes per day for pre-K (many campuses may use less), 30–35 minutes for K–1, 45–60 minutes for grades 2–3 and 60–75 minutes for grades 4–5. Principal Chris Goldner summarized middle- and high-school guidance: "25 to 30 minutes per class period" for middle school and "45 to 50 minutes per class" for high-school 90-minute blocks, with exceptions for assessments, interventions and CTE courses.
The committee emphasized that iPads should be used for academic purposes, recommended structured non-screen "brain breaks," and proposed training for staff and family-facing materials. The district also noted a planned AI instructional license purchase ("Magic School") to provide controlled AI tools for staff and students. Trustees asked for supporting research, classroom examples for parent communication, and an iterative review to assess implementation impact in December.
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