{"id":44392,"date":"2026-05-15T15:28:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/?p=44392"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:28:28","slug":"may-14-board-workshop-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/home\/may-14-board-workshop-report\/","title":{"rendered":"May 14 Board Workshop Report","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During the May 14 Board Workshop, RISD leadership presented several important updates to the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology with Purpose: RISD Focuses on Learning, Not Just Screen Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RISD shared an update with the Board of Trustees outlining the district\u2019s vision for \u201cTechnology with Purpose,\u201d reaffirming that technology in classrooms is about more than access to devices; it is about creating meaningful learning experiences that support student growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided by RISD\u2019s North Star Goal of ensuring all students, teachers and leaders meet or exceed academic growth goals, district leaders emphasized a clear focus: students should learn with technology, not from technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology remains an important part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and plays a valuable role in preparing students for the future. However, RISD recognizes technology should enhance instruction, not replace the meaningful relationships and high-quality teaching that happen in classrooms every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District leaders shared that technology is most impactful when it helps students create, collaborate, problem-solve and think critically rather than simply consume content. The focus is on using technology intentionally to deepen learning experiences and support student engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen students experience real human connection, deeper learning and greater achievement follows,\u201d said Superintendent Tabitha Branum. \u201cTechnology remains an important classroom tool, but our priority is ensuring students use it with purpose – actively engaging in learning rather than passively consuming content. We are grateful to our parents for their feedback on this topic and for their partnership to continue creating the best possible learning environment for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the presentation, the district also addresses feedback from families, staff and community members regarding screen time, classroom expectations and student technology use. RISD has heard families\u2019 desire for a stronger balance between technology use and hands-on, interactive learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, the district outlined several next steps designed to strengthen consistency and reinforce purposeful technology use across schools, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n