A new program allows parents to control access to Chromebooks for students in Knox County Schools

Parents have a new option to control what and when their students access on Chromebooks issued by Knox County Schools.

Knox County Schools works with an app called Qustodio. This is a free tool that allows parents to supervise their child’s Internet browsing. The district’s press release says parents can limit computer use outside of school hours, receive email summaries of students’ Chromebook use and read digital safety tips from experts.

The application does not change the security measures applicable to laptops, and creating a Qustodio account does not automatically activate additional security measures.

The program is free for student Chromebooks and up to two family devices. Additional features can be added for an additional fee.

Families can register at auth.qustodio.com/en/my-school using your primary district-registered email address.

“Knox County Schools is committed to providing students with the tools they need to achieve academic success in a digital environment,” Freddie Cox, KCS chief technology officer, said in a news release. “We also know that parents and family members should have confidence that these tools are used responsibly, and Qustodio will provide families with the transparency they need to support their students.”

Areena AroraKnox News data reporter and investigator, can be reached at [email protected]. Follow her on X @AreenaArora AND ON Instagram @areena_news.

This article originally appeared on the Knoxville News Sentinel: The new program allows parents to control access to KCS students’ Chromebooks