Sudbury for Digital Balance
Sudbury for Digital Balance

An open letter on technology in our schools

FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS, TO THE SUDBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY
Did you know

A recent survey found Sudbury parents are far more united than divided on screens in school.

We asked Sudbury parents how they really feel about technology in our public schools. The concerns were overwhelming — and so was the agreement on what to do next.

The concerns are real

SUDBURY PARENT SURVEY · SELF-REPORTED CONCERNS

88%
are concerned about their child's excessive screen time
70%+
are concerned about distraction and reduced focus
70%+
feel technology is harming their child's social development
60%+
feel technology is contributing to mental health issues in their children

And parents agree on solutions

SUDBURY PARENT SURVEY · PREFERRED CHANGES

85%+
favor increased use of physical texts and books
80%+
want limits on technology and screen time by grade level
80%+
want decreased or no technology during downtime — recess, lunch, free time
75%+
favor increased use of paper-and-pencil work, like workbooks and worksheets
Add your name

If these numbers sound like you, you're not alone — and there's something you can do about it.

If you count yourself among the many parents who want more control over, and more transparency around, technology in our schools, please consider reading and signing this open letter from your neighbors at Sudbury for Digital Balance. It outlines common-sense solutions to the complex range of problems that our overreliance on technology has brought to our children and our community.

Sudbury for Digital Balance is an ever-growing coalition of concerned Sudbury parents fighting for our children's right to the best educational environment, with the best tools possible. Consider joining us by adding your name to the cause.

It begins with all of us. It begins with you.

We believe that together we can build a balanced, sensible, and healthful relationship with technology in our schools.

It begins with all of us.
It begins with you.
SUDBURY FOR DIGITAL BALANCE · A COALITION OF SUDBURY PARENTS