We're a coalition of Concord families, caregivers, and educators working in partnership with our schools. This year we're asking the district for three things, and there's a concrete way for every family to help with each one.
Our three asks for 2026-27, from the printed 1-pager
of 1,357 apps that U.S. schools recommended or required shared children's data with third parties, most often advertising and analytics companies.
Internet Safety Labs, K-12 EdTech Benchmark, 2022of the most-used EdTech tools in U.S. classrooms did not have research meeting federal ESSA evidence standards.
LearnPlatform Evidence Report, 2023Our district's Strategic Plan aims to cut student stress in half from 2022 levels, and to partner with parents on best practices for student technology. We ask that technology decisions support both.
District Strategic Plan 2023-2028Want the full detail? Read all nine asks on At School →
Every two years, nearly every Concord-Carlisle student in grades 6, 8, and 9 through 12 answers the Emerson Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Comparing the 2026 answers with earlier years shows a clear split between home and school.
The district's Strategic Plan aims to cut student stress in half from 2022 levels. At home, it's nearly there. At school, it isn't close.
Nine roles, from an hour a week to a one-time project. Every role can be shared.
See the rolesFamilies don't have to figure this out alone. We gather, judgment-free, to share challenges and learn from one another.
See gatherings and workshopsWhat 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.
The research and local data behind our work.
Add your name to stay in the loop on gatherings, workshops, and what we are learning together.
One or two emails a month.
Upcoming gatherings and workshops are listed on At Home.
An evening with neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, author of The Digital Delusion. Come with your questions, and leave with practical tools and strategies for home and school.