Schools are being asked to do more than ever — in a digital environment that never pauses.
Attention is fragmented, sleep is disrupted, and the effects of constant connectivity increasingly show up in classrooms, hallways, and learning outcomes.
In response, many schools and states have taken meaningful steps to limit personal device use during the school day. These policies reflect growing awareness of how screens affect focus, behavior, and academic performance.
But learning doesn’t begin and end at the school doors.
Enter the Canary Challenge
The Canary Challenge is a 60-day digital wellness experience designed to help students, families, and educators reset their relationship with technology — one small, intentional step at a time.
Rather than enforcing rules or promoting device elimination, the Canary Challenge focuses on understanding, awareness, and habit formation, empowering individuals and families to make informed, values-aligned decisions about technology use.
For schools, it serves as a bridge between policy and practice — extending digital wellness beyond the classroom and into the broader community.
The Canary Project May Be a Strong Partner If…
You’re seeking alignment between school and home
You want to support parents and teachers with shared language and tools
You see value in extending digital wellness beyond the classroom
You’re prioritizing student well-being and behavior
You believe students benefit from stronger focus, presence, and routine
You’ve observed how digital habits affect learning, attention, or relationships
You’re building community, not just compliance
You’d like to offer a highly engaged local community alternative to online influence
You value closeness, connection, and quality time within families
You want to support students without shame, fear, or rigid enforcement
We’ll help you assess fit — not sell a program.
The Canary Challenge is not a disciplinary tool or a productivity mandate.
It doesn’t replace school policies — it supports them.
By equipping families with understanding, structure, and reflection, the Canary Challenge helps schools reinforce their values without extending the school day or increasing staff burden.