America's schools face backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classroom
America's public schools are reevaluating their reliance on digital devices after years of pushing technology in classrooms. Many parents and educators are advocating for reduced screen time, citing distractions and negative impacts on learning. The Los Angeles Unified School District has implemented a new policy to limit device usage for younger students, reflecting a growing national trend.
- ▪The Los Angeles Unified School District has become the first major district to stop providing devices to students until second grade.
- ▪A new resolution requires daily and weekly screen limits for older students and bans devices during lunch and recess.
- ▪At least 14 states have proposed laws to limit screen time in schools, highlighting a national concern over excessive device use among youths.
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Just a few years ago, America’s public schools were rushing to get every child a laptop. Los Angeles middle school teacher Anna Soffer remembers it well: “The idea was that technology is the future, so we need to put tech in every child’s hands.”Now, the conversation has flipped. After pouring billions of dollars into laptops, tablets and learning apps, many schools are facing a digital reckoning. Classrooms have become saturated with screens, and a growing number of parents, teachers and school districts are saying it is time to scale back.“The Chromebook is just a world of distraction,” says Soffer, who teaches 6th grade English and history. She favors pen-and-paper assignments but is required to use laptops and online apps for certain activities.
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