Screens in K-12 school
This year, screen time in schools, especially among early grades, has generated much conversation. A recently published New York Times article (“iPads in Kindergarten, YouTube on Breaks: The School Screen-Time Battle”) highlights the issue, and several states have seen proposed legislation to ban screen time for pre-K and kindergarten students. The writers of Style Weekly "On Parenting" column are asking Richmond parents for their opinion on the topic. Thank you for responding to this brief survey to share your view and what you are seeing in your schools. If you have more than one public school-age scholar, you may fill it out for each child.
What school does your scholar attend?
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Ex. Mary Munford
What grade level is your scholar?
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Ex. First grade
Based on what you understand, screen use is central to your child’s school day.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Compared to what you believe is appropriate for your child’s age, school screen use is:
Far too much
Somewhat too much
About right
Somewhat too little
Far too little
How informed do you feel about how much screen time your child has at school?
Very informed
Somewhat informed
Slightly informed
Not informed at all
My child’s school clearly explains how and why devices are used.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Devices are essential for my child’s academic success.
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
For each item below, please indicate whether you believe school screen use has a negative or positive effect.
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Very negative
Somewhat negative
No noticeable effect
Somewhat positive
Very positive
Ability to focus
Writing skills
Reading comprehension
Social interaction with peers
Physical activity during the school day
Mental well-being
Schools should:
Increase device use
Maintain current levels
Reduce device use
Significantly reduce device use
I would support (select all that apply):
More device-free time
Greater parent input on device policies
Regular reporting on instructional screen use
No changes
Other
What concerns or benefits do you associate with screen use in your child’s school? Please share anything else you would like to add.
Your name and a way to contact you (this information will not be shared)
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Name
Email address or phone number
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