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EdTech and screen time concerns raised in public comment but unaddressed
At the April 6 Malden School Committee meeting, nine parents and residents urged limits on classroom screen time and EdTech, citing mental health harms and lack of proven benefits. No policy response or discussion followed. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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After-school program vendor change despite repeated community opposition
Multiple parents told the April 6 Malden School Committee they oppose replacing the in-house MOST after-school program with an outside vendor, citing experienced staff and support for special needs students. The board advanced... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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Board proceeding on contested after-school change
Malden School Committee approved moving forward with an after-school vendor RFP on April 6 despite clear parent opposition at the meeting. A listening session is set for April 14; families using MOST should attend to protect... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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At the April 6 Malden School Committee meeting, nine parents and residents raised urgent concerns about excessive classroom screen time, AI tools, and unvetted EdTech. They asked for a district policy prioritizing human instruction and age-appropriate use. #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA
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The same meeting heard strong opposition to replacing the in-house MOST after-school program with an outside vendor. Parents and a grandparent cited experienced staff, community connections, and better outcomes for high-energy and special needs children.
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The board took no direct action on either set of comments. It approved the after-school RFP process and later adopted Fishtank curriculum (which lacks AI features) without addressing the broader EdTech concerns raised that night. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-04-06/
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At the April 6, 2026 Malden School Committee meeting, multiple parents and residents used public comment to raise two recurring issues: excessive classroom screen time and EdTech use, and the planned replacement of the in-house MOST after-school program with an outside vendor. Nine speakers detailed concerns about mental health impacts, data privacy, and lack of evidence for many tools. Others defended MOST staff experience and the program's ability to serve students with special needs or high energy levels. The board did not respond directly to these comments during the meeting. Instead, members approved advancing the after-school RFP process, including a parent survey and April 14 listening session, while adopting a new 9th/10th grade ELA curriculum. Residents who rely on MOST or want clearer limits on classroom technology should follow the upcoming sessions and provide input. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/malden/school-committee/2026-04-06/ #MeetingWatch #MaldenMA