Event Listings

Virtual

Turning Life On

EdTech

October 15, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Ed Tech
We’ve been hearing it for years: Parents making hard choices at home, only to have schools hand their kids a device. Adrienne Principe is a 2018 founding member of the Screen Time Action Network’s Screen-in-Schools working group and will present the latest research on EdTech and how to advocate for better district policies, including opting out and using petitions. Join us! Events are made possible through the generous donations of our attendees. Make a donation by clicking "Click here for more details" below:
Virtual

DMV Unplugged

Parent Workshop: Navigating the Phone-Free Schools Movement

October 23, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Phone Free Schools
An interactive workshop for parents interested in advocating for phone-free school policies. Learn about successful implementation strategies, how to build community support, and practical steps for engaging with school administrators. Includes template resources and action planning.
Virtual

Four Norms

Four Norms + The Balance Project Present Beyond the Group Chat: Scale Organizing Impact for Parent Organizers

November 03, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Managing a coalition of parent groups and drowning in the operational overhead? Join Four Norms and The Balance Project for a strategic workshop designed for parent organizers who are ready to scale their impact. If you're successfully leading local phone-free initiatives and want to expand your reach, support multiple communities, or build coalition infrastructure, this session will show you how to level up your organizing without burning out. You're already creating change in your community, now learn how to amplify that impact across multiple groups while maintaining program quality and demonstrating measurable outcomes to stakeholders and funders. In just one hour, discover advanced strategies that successful coalition leaders use to manage distributed impact, mentor new parent leaders, and build credible movement data, all while freeing up your time to focus on what matters most. What you'll walk away with: - Scalable systems to manage multiple parent groups efficiently - Proven frameworks for mentoring new leaders without micromanaging - Time-saving infrastructure that grows with your coalition - Strategies to maintain program quality across distributed communities - Advanced tracking methods to demonstrate ROI and impact to stakeholders The first 30 minutes will focus on advanced coalition-building strategies and platform capabilities, followed by a 30-minute Q&A where you can explore specific scaling challenges and solutions for your growing organization.
Virtual

The Balance Project

Nov Community Interest Session

November 05, 2025
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Join us to find out how to start a Balance Project in your community. We'll provide an overview of our approach, how we can help and can answer your questions. Feel free to pass along to others interested with the link. Can't wait to see you! If you're interested, but cannot make this time - please RSVP "no" and we will include you on the next one! Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cid-brii-vua