Resources

Technology Committee Resources

What You Need to Know about Tech at LHCS

Want to know more about how technology is used at school? The Technology Committee and LHCS Principals have created a one-page flyer that summarizes technology and screen time use at Lake Harriet.

View Flyer (PDF)

Any questions regarding classroom screen-use should be directed to the Principals, Dr. Angie Ness and/or Walter Schleisman.

LHCS Personal Electronic Device Protocol

Review the school's official protocol, storage rules, and frequently asked questions regarding cell phones, smartwatches, and other personal devices.

View Protocol (PDF)

2026 Lake Harriet Caregiver Technology Survey Results

In the Spring of 2026, over 250 LHCS caregivers shared their perspectives on technology use in the classroom by filling out a technology survey. Survey results are being used to help guide discussions with school administrators about the overall approach to classroom technology and related resources.

View the Results

Websites

Minnesota Unplugged – https://www.mnunplugged.org/
Wait Until 8th – https://www.waituntil8th.org/
American College of Pediatricians: Media Use and Screen Time – Its Impact on Children, Adolescents, and Families –
https://acpeds.org/media-use-and-screen-time-its-impact-on-children-adolescents-and-families/

News Stories

Star Tribune

Please reach out to tech.lhcs@gmail.com if you need access to these articles.

Books for Parents

10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World – Jean Twenge
The Digital Delusion – Jared Cooney Horvath
The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt
How to break up with your phone – Catherine Price
Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport

Books for Kids

The Amazing Generation – Jonathan Haidt

Podcasts

ScreenStrong Families

Substacks and Blogs

The Digital Delusion – Jared Cooney Horvath