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Grades 3–5 lose direct Gmail and YouTube access
What happened
LCPS says it expanded existing Gmail and YouTube restrictions to grades 3–5 in August 2026. K–2 students already had those restrictions. Teachers can still show selected YouTube content, and Drive, Docs and Slides remain available.
Why it matters to families
Elementary families may see different tools on school accounts. This change does not describe a new restriction on Rock Ridge High School students.
The evidence
The September 22 district announcement distinguishes direct student access from teacher-selected instructional videos and names the affected grades.
The source
LCPS Expands Intentional Technology Efforts for Elementary StudentsSee the full record for Loudoun County Public Schools.
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