Bend-La Pine Schools

Facts

1:1 status

Shifting (K-5 moving to classroom sets)Students receive a device beginning in elementary school. The district says it is continuing a shift in K-5 from one iPad per student to classroom sets that stay at school. Resolution 2013 (April 2026) directs a review of all ed tech.Reported in news

Starting grade

K (iPad access documented for K-5); current individual-assignment starting grade unknownVerified

Device type

iPadReported in news

Core-subject platforms

Canvas (course platform), Clever (portal), district K-5 research databases and Safe Image Search; district also documents Sora digital library and Typing.com. Complete subject-by-grade app list not established.Verified

Daily device minutes

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Paper option

No opt-out found. The resolution directs non-screen reading and writing to the greatest extent possible.Reported in news

Student data practices

For 2026-27, Google/Bing Search is blocked for K-5 and replaced with district research databases/curated image search. General student YouTube access is restricted; YouTube Buddy provides teacher-selected videos without ads, suggestions or autoplay. App review includes privacy/security, accessibility, rostering and curricular alignment.Verified

Timeline

1. 2024

   Parent and community coalition begins asking the board for action on classroom tech

2. February 2026

   More than 1,100 parents sign petition to limit screen time and generative AI

3. April 14, 2026

   Board passes Resolution 2013 directing a technology inventory, grade-band standards, removal of non-evidence-based apps, and consideration of performance-based vendor contracts

4. May 2026

   District reports four projects: ed tech review, transparency web page, developmentally appropriate K-2 tech, device privacy and security

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