America's schools face a backlash on digital devices
America's schools are experiencing a backlash against the increasing use of digital devices in classrooms. Parents are expressing concerns about the overwhelming amount of screen time their children are exposed to during school hours. Meetings are being held to discuss potential strategies to reduce screen time and promote alternative learning methods.
- ▪Parents are concerned about the excessive screen time in their children's schools.
- ▪Meetings are being organized to address the issue of digital device usage in classrooms.
- ▪The backlash reflects a growing desire for alternative educational methods that do not rely heavily on technology.
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America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms 1 of 5 | LuAnn Oliver’s son demonstrates how he uses an iPad for his classes during a meeting where a group of school parents discussed ways to push back against screen time at the children’s school, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Read More 2 of 5 | Kristina Jackson, right, talks about the overwhelming amount of screen time that happens at their children’s school during a meeting with fellow school parents, Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Arlington, Va.
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