EdTech News
Stay informed on the latest developments and policy shifts that impact our school district, local community and state.
This page shares news articles written by or quoting members of CHCCS Parents for Intentional Tech, as well as relevant information or changes related to technology use in our local schools and state.
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro parent group pushes back on classroom tech as state tightens rules
The Carolina Journal
APRIL 29, 2026
A new state law banning smartphones during instructional time took effect
Jan. 1 in North Carolina public school classrooms. But in one Triangle-area school district, parents say the bigger fight is over the devices schools hand out themselves.
When Classroom Tech Comes Home
The Carolina Journal
JANUARY 5, 2026
"As generations of teachers and education researchers have known, supportive and involved parents play a major role in students’ academic success. And yet, as laptops and tablets have become an everyday part of the classroom, the voices and perspectives of parents have been largely absent from discussions about the role of educational technology in their kids’ lives."
Perspective | AI in education: Curb your enthusiasm
EdNC
AUGUST 27, 2025
"At Granville County Public Schools (GCPS), we are using this moment to push for a more cautious posture. A craft thousands of years in the making — education — need not fundamentally change in a few years or months. In fact, it shouldn’t."
State & Local News
Burke schools push pencils over pixels
The Paper
JUNE 21, 2025
"In response to growing concerns from local parents and educators about excessive screen time, the Burke County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution Monday to “strongly recommend” that teachers prioritize traditional paper-and-pencil instruction in classrooms."
Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety & Wellbeing releases guide for school cellphone policies
EdNC
JUNE 11, 2025
"The Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Wellbeing published their first report on June 3, 2025. According to a press release, the Advisory Council 'recommends that North Carolina school systems establish policies that eliminate the use of personal communication devices, including cell phones, from the start to the end of the school day.'"