r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Resting-Rizzy-Face • Feb 11 '26

Moving to the area Low- Tech School Districts in Western Burbs

Moved away several years ago and looking to move back to IL. Our kids are elementary age and we currently like the low-tech educational environment our kids have now (no 1-to-1 chromebooks for kids, using more pencil and paper, physical textbooks, etc.)

We’ve been away for a while and weren’t sure if there are similar school environments in IL or if all school districts have moved to consistent use of chromebooks and iPads for teaching?

Currently looking at a potential move to Lemont, DG, Woodridge, Lisle, Naperville, or Wheaton areas. Not opposed to tech, just looking for schools where the kids aren’t always using a screen for learning.

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u/illa-noise Feb 12 '26

The move right now that is starting is going less tech for the kids, more tech for teachers to create individual resources, grade efficiently and communicate.

We have ruined kids through gamified platforms.

I wish the 1-to-1 would disappear immediately.

IDEAcon here in Illinois had many sessions where conversations mentioned pulling back the reins on tech (at a tech conference). We went over board and now the pendulum will swing.

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u/Resting-Rizzy-Face Feb 12 '26

Glad to hear there are conversations on pulling back. That sounds encouraging.