Technology is woven into our kids' school days and home lives. We're a coalition of Concord families, caregivers, and educators working in partnership with our schools, and with each other, toward intentional, research-informed technology choices at home and at school.
For CMS families Sign the Concord Middle School parent pledge →What works for one family may not fit another. We're a judgment-free space for finding your balance.
Evidence and local data over fear or hype, with student well-being and learning at the center.
A volunteer, neighbor-to-neighbor effort, working alongside our schools. Our greatest successes come through partnership.
We believe in thoughtful, well-vetted technology that meaningfully supports learning. We aim to be a supportive partner to our schools, helping build the policies and practices this fast-moving landscape demands.
Families don't have to figure this out alone. We gather, judgment-free, to share challenges, learn from one another, and lighten the load together.
78 parents, caregivers, and educators responded from April to May 2026. A community snapshot, not a scientific poll. And the pattern came through clearly. All figures reflect the 71 respondents from Concord Public Schools and CCHS families.
Share of the 71 Concord public-school respondents who flagged each concern. The eight bars are a selection; every concern is listed below.
| Excessive screen time during school hours | 53 · 75% |
| Student cell phone access or use during the school day | 51 · 72% |
| Online safety and exposure to inappropriate content | 50 · 70% |
| Use of screen time in schools during free time or as a reward | 46 · 65% |
| Amount of time spent doing homework on school-issued computers | 38 · 54% |
| Implementation of AI tools for student use (e.g., generative AI for assignments or tutoring support) | 33 · 46% |
| Data privacy and protection of student information | 32 · 45% |
| Reliance on personal smartphones for school activities (e.g., QR codes for signups or contests) | 31 · 44% |
| Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by educators (e.g., for grading, lesson planning, or student evaluation) | 28 · 39% |
| Use of social media by school clubs, teams, or programs for required communications | 26 · 37% |
| Limited digital literacy or responsible technology use in education | 19 · 27% |
| I am not concerned about school-based technology use | 1 · 1% |
You don't have to do everything. Pick the one thing that feels most doable right now.
If your child attends or will attend Concord Middle School, this pledge is for you. By signing, you're committing to work alongside the school, and your neighbors, to keep the school day healthy and distraction-free.
We gather regularly to share what we're learning, plan next steps, and support each other. All Concord families and educators are welcome.
Public comment is one of the most direct ways to be heard. Anyone may speak for two to three minutes; you fill out a short form when you arrive, even if you arrive late. The next school committee meetings:
A personal note from a parent carries real weight, and it doesn't have to be adversarial. We've gathered topic ideas, and what's worked for us when writing our own.
The more families who are informed and engaged, the stronger the partnership between families and schools becomes. Share our survey, invite a neighbor to a meeting, or forward this page.
The research and local data behind our work.
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Next gathering: September 2026, date & location TBC.
If your child attends or will attend Concord Middle School, commit to keeping the school day healthy and distraction-free, together with your neighbors and the school.