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Tigard-Tualatin School District

Reported in news

Last updated September 27, 2026

3 of 7 facts verified

Facts

1:1 status
Under reviewA district work group recommended less screen time for elementary and middle school students, and the district is considering replacing iPads with Chromebooks. Changes would start in elementary and middle schools before high school.Reported in news
Starting grade
K (K-8 1:1 setup documented in 2025-26); 2026-27 allocation not confirmedVerified
Device type
iPad and Chromebook (grade allocation under review)Verified
Core-subject platforms
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Daily device minutes
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Student data practices
2026-27 handbook says district student accounts are not private; classroom AI must use district-approved applications, and staff may not enter identifiable student data into unapproved AI tools. The 2025-26 technology update documents extra non-educational filter blocks for elementary/middle students and locked app layouts.Verified

Timeline

  1. June 10, 2026

    District holds first parent listening session on student screen time; a work group will make recommendations to the superintendent

  2. August 2026

    Work group recommends less screen time for elementary and middle school students and proposes blocking YouTube

  3. August 26, 2026

    District considers cutting screen time and replacing iPads with Chromebooks

  4. August 31, 2026

    Detailed recommendations scheduled for the school board

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