Anonymous
Post 06/19/2026 19:34     Subject: Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:FCPS opt out is only for opting out of bring devices home at evening. Nothing about opting out during the actual school day. FCPS sucks on screens.


Thanks. I thought it was a complete technology opt out. i.e. only textbooks and worksheets.
Anonymous
Post 06/19/2026 11:05     Subject: Screens in APS
FCPS opt out is only for opting out of bring devices home at evening. Nothing about opting out during the actual school day. FCPS sucks on screens.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2026 20:56     Subject: Screens in APS
https://www.apsva.us/engage/engage-past-initiatives/aps-device-work-group/

I found some information on the APS Device Work Group but not the actual report they delivered in March 2026. Does anyone have a link to that report?
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2026 08:33     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


Also i totally agree with your second paragraph! But while we work on that, your first paragraph is better than just having everyone on screens.

How do we organize?


Schedule time to speak with the School Board members during their office hours -- very easy to schedule online.
https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/

Sign up to speak at the School Board Meetings (you get 3 minutes I think & if a series of people speak on the same issue consistently it will draw notice).

Schedule time to speak with APS curriculum staff: https://www.apsva.us/departments/academics/

Organize via the PTA at your local school.

Sign up to be on a school board advisory committee. https://www.apsva.us/advisory-councils/





Thank you, very helpful!
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 21:35     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when APS leadership, and therefore school administrators, are obsessed with SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.

I fixed it for you!
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 19:43     Subject: Screens in APS
DMV unplugged has the APS local group . https://www.dmvunplugged.org/

FCPS isn’t offering opt out as of yet, APS is
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 19:21     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


I would love this. Can they bring the work sheets home? This teaches them to focus and work independently, the exact opposite of the screen experience.


+10
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 19:19     Subject: Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:FCPS is now allowing technology opt outs for elementary school students. According to today’s news.


If true, long overdue.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 18:50     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


Also i totally agree with your second paragraph! But while we work on that, your first paragraph is better than just having everyone on screens.

How do we organize?


Schedule time to speak with the School Board members during their office hours -- very easy to schedule online.
https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/

Sign up to speak at the School Board Meetings (you get 3 minutes I think & if a series of people speak on the same issue consistently it will draw notice).

Schedule time to speak with APS curriculum staff: https://www.apsva.us/departments/academics/

Organize via the PTA at your local school.

Sign up to be on a school board advisory committee. https://www.apsva.us/advisory-councils/



Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 14:42     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


Also i totally agree with your second paragraph! But while we work on that, your first paragraph is better than just having everyone on screens.

How do we organize?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 14:41     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.


I would love this. Can they bring the work sheets home? This teaches them to focus and work independently, the exact opposite of the screen experience.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 13:45     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Anonymous wrote:Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter


Your child will be handed a stack of worksheets that are never graded and stuck in a corner away from the other students.

We need a comprehensive approach not whack a mole, esp when teachers are only incentive raising SOLs scores and achievement gaps; everyone else who is passing is left to fend for themselves much of the day.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 12:12     Subject: Screens in APS
FCPS is now allowing technology opt outs for elementary school students. According to today’s news.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 07:30     Subject: Re:Screens in APS
Has anyone requested low screen use directly with the teachers? See here:
https://www.arlingtonparentsforeducation.org/newsletter-2024-2025sy/may-20-2025-newsletter
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 07:17     Subject: Screens in APS
Recently came across this article
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/05/27/arlington-parents-join-national-pushback-against-school-issued-devices/

Reading ability is decreasing, and it sounds like the other subjects are not far behind.

https://wjla.com/news/local/arlington-literacy-public-schools-launches-new-pilot-program-parent-push-reading-skills-northern-virginia-school-education-challenge-improve-scores-data-mentorship-hoffman-boston-long-branch-elementary-language-students

Does anyone know how we can join this conversation or start one productively?