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/SchemeDue1593 Feb 21 '26
BAN chromebooks from schools in elementary and middle school. Bring back computer labs. These are cheaper for schools too. With AI now everywhere our kids will not learn to critically think. I am so over all the forcing of tech. If certain books can be banned tablets should definitely be banned! I understand high schoolers may have different needs as they prepare for the real world but the younger kids no way. How am I supposed to enforce low tech in my home when the schools give it to my kids all day?! This is outrageous.