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Parents Rally Against School Laptops in Thousand Oaks

2/16/2026

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Parents in Thousand Oaks are opting their children out of school-issued laptops due to distractions and inappropriate content.
Julie Frumin, a Thousand Oaks parent, says her son is excited to abandon his Chromebook, illustrating a broader trend.
Parents organize via emails and group chats, sharing resources to challenge school digital-device policies.
Emily Cherkin, a former teacher, created a toolkit to help parents navigate this process, which has been widely downloaded.

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Story summary

Parents in Thousand Oaks are opting their children out of school-issued laptops due to distractions and inappropriate content.
Julie Frumin, a Thousand Oaks parent, says her son is excited to abandon his Chromebook, illustrating a broader trend.
Parents organize via emails and group chats, sharing resources to challenge school digital-device policies.
Emily Cherkin, a former teacher, created a toolkit to help parents navigate this process, which has been widely downloaded.