New app give Tyler ISD parents access to child’s online activity [Video]

TYLER, Texas — Tyler ISD has introduced a new app that will allow parents and guardians to gain access to their child’s online activity on school-issued devices.

Tyler ISD says the district is taking their safety strategy one step further by partnering with Qustodio, a world-leading provider of parental control app technology, and are planning to give a free parental control app to every parent in the district.

The app will allow parents to gain visibility of their children’s online activity on their school-issued devices. 

“As educators, our priority is to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all students,” Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford said. “The introduction of a technology parent control app for student-issued devices underscores our commitment to fostering responsible digital citizenship. …