Digital devices frequently hinder intellectual growth and hack our attention. We are driven by education’s low-tech core, driven by human-to human interaction and centered on the texts and topics that have stood the test of time. Our pedagogy and methodology intentionally focuses on the direct development of human faculties, skills, and capacities unmediated by digital devices, screens, or educational technology (which fail to deliver on their promises of improved learning and frequently make things worse). Human beings must encounter the strain, struggle, and challenge of difficult yet rewarding things in order to develop and flourish as well-rounded human beings. We cannot short-circuit this process through flashing images, glowing glass rectangles, or shallow entertainment. As the brain develops and children grow, they must build up a reservoir of real-world experience in order to appreciate and attend to what ultimately matters. And all of this begins by learning to use our minds and bodies with grace and skill, wisdom and excellence as we engage in the real world with real people who deserve our full presence--no screen or app required. We also encourage families to take The Postman Pledge, and host events throughout the year to practice being fully present with each other with things like phone-free dances, hikes, picnics, and more.