- Keep the accessibility line. Every template protects assistive technology, AAC devices, and IEP and 504 accommodations.
- Keep the tone curious and respectful. Teachers are allies, and most have no say over technology mandates.
- Keep claims matched to the evidence. Don’t upgrade “linked to” into “causes.”
- We review every template each August, before the school year starts.
Ask questions
Step 1: Find out what’s happeningLetter to a teacher or principal
This is a first conversation, not a demand.
Oregon public records request
Use this to get your district's technology contracts, usage data, and plans.
Organize parents
Step 3: Build your groupHow to start a district parent group
A guide to starting and running a parent group in your school district.
Parent survey
A survey shows the board how many families share a concern, which is often more persuasive than any single speaker.
Petition text
Petitions work best with a few specific, reasonable asks.
Make your ask
Step 4: Make your askEmail to school board members
Send this to the whole board at once, using the addresses on the district website.
Public comment script
Two minutes is about 250 words spoken at a calm pace.
Letter to the superintendent
Send this once you have a group, even a small one.
Sample school board resolution
A resolution directs the superintendent to act and report back.
Letter to the editor
Local papers often limit letters to around 200 to 250 words.
Your own child
Paper option for your childRequest for paper-based alternatives
This letter asks for paper-based alternatives for your own child.
Evidence
Evidence and pushbackOne-page research briefs
Printable one-page research summaries to bring to school board meetings.
Last reviewed September 27, 2026.