State of tech usage and policies at d181
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| Kindergarten | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Device assignment | 1:1 iPad. No formal opt-out. | 1:1 iPad. No formal opt-out. | 1:1 iPad*. No formal opt-out. | 1:1 Chromebook. No formal opt-out. |
| Take-home policies for 1:1 devices | Goes home; students must bring it charged daily. No formal opt-out. | Goes home; students must bring it charged daily. No formal opt-out. | Goes home; students must bring it charged daily. No formal opt-out. | Goes home; students must bring it charged daily. No formal opt-out. |
| Homework on 1:1 devices | Weekly homework assigned. No option for device-free homework. | Weekly homework assigned. No option for device-free homework. | Daily homework assigned. No option for device-free homework. | Daily homework assigned. No option for device-free homework. |
| EdTech apps | i-Ready, iPath | i-Ready, iPath | i-Ready, iPath | Unknown |
| Guardrails to prevent device misuse and protect student safety | Very limited: blacklisted sites and apps via school Wi-Fi. District links a parent guide to iPad Screen Time settings. | Same as K | Same as K | Very limited: blacklisted sites and apps via school Wi-Fi. Home filtering left to parents (ISP controls, OpenDNS, router). |
| In-school policies (school devices) |
Unknown (e.g., use at recess, lunch, indoor recess, or as a reward) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown (e.g., use at lunch, passing periods, or free time) |
| Limits / usage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Teacher usage guidelines | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| AI use | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Teacher training on tech policies and guidelines | Policy training unknown. The Technology Department says it trains teachers on tech skills and using tech in lessons. | Same | Same | Policy training unknown. The Technology Department says it trains teachers on tech skills and using tech in lessons. |
| Personal devices (phones, watches) |
Banned during the school day and school activities | Same | Same | Banned during the school day and school activities |
Known progress toward our proposal
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| School | Kindergarten: no devices incl. take-home |
Grades 1–5: no 1:1 incl. take-home |
Grades 6–8: less 1:1, opt-in take-home | Safety guardrails | In-school device usage policies | Parent usage visibility | AI use | Personal device rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame SchoolClarendon Hills · Catholic | Screen-free. Nothing sent home. | No 1:1; younger grades screen-free, grade 5 does some typing work. Nothing sent home. | 1:1 ended. Grades 5–8 use computers at school for typing and spreadsheets. Nothing sent home. | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| La Grange SD 102La Grange / La Grange ParkTech plan | Limited shared classroom iPads used during center rotations. Not sent home. | From 2026–27, Chromebooks stay in classroom charging stations. Sent home only in special circumstances. | District says it has no plans to eliminate Chromebook use in grades 6–8. Take-home rules and opt-out not stated. | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Drafted AI guidance for staff and students on when, why and how to use AI for schoolwork (spring 2026) | Personal devices off and "away for the day." Piloting Yondr phone pouches in 6th grade. |
| St. Isaac JoguesHinsdale · Catholic | iPads removed from K–3 classrooms except on testing days | Grades 1–3: iPads removed except on testing days. Grades 4–5: Chromebooks still go home nightly to charge, but are no longer needed for homework. | Chromebooks still go home nightly to charge, but are no longer needed for homework. Mandatory at-home i-Ready MyPath minutes dropped. | Unknown | Unknown | In progress: school is working on a way to track classroom screen time and share it with parents | Unknown | Unknown |
| Western Springs SD 101Western Springs | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Offers parents GoGuardian Parent to see school-device activity | Unknown | Unknown |
| La Grange SD 105La Grange / Countryside | Unknown | Unknown | Runs a district Chromebook 1:1 program. Take-home rules and opt-out not stated. | Filtering unknown. Gurrie Middle School has a tech-misuse rubric. District runs a general "Speak Up" tip line (not specific to devices). | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Hinsdale–Clarendon Hills D181Our district | 1:1 iPads required to go home daily and come back charged. No formal opt-out. | 1:1 devices required to go home daily and come back charged. No formal opt-out. Daily device homework from grade 3. | 1:1 Chromebooks required to go home daily. No opt-in or opt-out. Daily device homework with no device-free option. | Blacklist-only filtering on school Wi-Fi. Home filtering left to parents. | No posted rules for school devices at recess, lunch or passing periods | Unknown | No published AI guidance | Phones and personal electronic devices banned during the school day and school activities |