{"id":226140,"date":"2026-03-21T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/technology-policy-updates-the-piedmont-highlander\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T16:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:55:09","slug":"technology-policy-updates-the-piedmont-highlander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/21\/technology-policy-updates-the-piedmont-highlander\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Policy Updates \u2013 The Piedmont Highlander"},"content":{"rendered":"

Technology Policy Updates \u2013 The Piedmont Highlander<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-03-21 16:39:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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We need standard tech policies that work for PUSD students. Technology is central to how students learn, yet PUSD\u2019s current policies fail to reflect this reality. While discussions often center on the usage of AI, the more immediate issue is the lack of a practical policy that trusts students to use personal devices responsibly. Instead of restricting technology, PUSD should implement standardized guidelines that allow us to use tools best suited for our productivity.<\/p>\n

The quality of district-issued Chromebooks frequently impedes our ability to complete assignments. The mandated Chromebook policy is no longer optimal; these devices are often slow, inefficient, and inadequate for modern academic work. I, Hunter, had to walk to the PMS campus four times over the course of a final exam last year for technical aid. The lack of immediate support at PHS directly hindered my ability to complete the exam during the time allotted. As the academic pressure and competitive culture increases at PHS, we need tech policies that support our pace, not slow us down.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the current prohibition of personal devices is simply impractical. Accessing personal accounts via these devices allows for the efficient completion of online courses, other schoolwork, and ensures that the time is fully utilized for school-related activities. Denying us this flexibility leads to declining productivity and time lost to the Chromebook Help chase. At the high school level, we must be trusted to remain on task \u2013 a responsibility we have already proven we can uphold.<\/p>\n

Additionally, restricting personal computer use even during free time (lunch, brunch, free periods, passing periods) is taking us back to a middle school environment based on constant surveillance. There is an underlying perception that we are unable to regulate our behavior while on our personal devices; however, distraction exists regardless of the device in front of us. We witness classmates playing…<\/p>\n

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