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INTRODUCTION<\/span><\/p>\n The Technology Committee exists to advocate for\u00a0 technology use for all students in HCPSS that 1) is safe 2) prioritizes wellbeing, and 3) effectively improves their learning outcomes.This includes the hardware provided to students, the applications leveraged and accessible (EdTech, AI, social media, web browsers, etc) by students on that hardware, and the policies regulating personal device usage. The committee is also invested\u00a0 in supporting the community with educational resources and programming to help parents and caregivers make safe and healthy technology choices for their families since student health and wellbeing at home impact student performance in the classroom.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Main Objectives:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014————————————————–<\/span><\/p>\n SPRING 2026 STUDENT TECHNOLOGY AT HCPSS SURVEY<\/span><\/p>\n In Spring 2026, the <\/span>Committee elected to concentrate its efforts on HCPSS-provided student technology. To better understand the community\u2019s experiences with this category of technology and to identify the most urgent areas for advocacy, the Committee resolved to conduct a survey.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The survey report was finalized in August 2026 after sharing the findings with HCPSS.<\/span><\/p>\n View the Student Technology at HCPSS Survey Report<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n HCPSS issued a formal response to the report, which can be viewed HERE<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014——————————-<\/span><\/p>\n UPCOMING EVENTS AND RESOURCES<\/span><\/p>\n Resources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Events<\/b>:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is a national initiative organized by Smartphone Free Childhood USA and Distraction Free Schools Policy Project to encourage schools and families across the country to embrace and lean into human connections and away from the distractions of technology. There are varying levels of participation. Complete <\/span>this google form<\/span><\/a> to receive resources for your classroom, school, and\/or household.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Technology Committee INTRODUCTION The Technology Committee exists to advocate for\u00a0 technology use for all students in HCPSS that 1) is safe 2) prioritizes wellbeing, and 3) effectively improves their learning outcomes.This includes the hardware provided to students, the applications leveraged … Continue reading \n
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