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How K–12 Districts Can Solve the School Device Ban Debate
- When:
- May 28, 2026 · 6:35 PM
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- Technology in the Classroom: Tech Devices Enhancing Education
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- Technology in the Classroom: Tech Devices Enhancing Education
Digital-based learning is the norm in almost every K–12 classroom in the nation. Nearly 9 in 10 schools have a one-to-one program, meaning at least some of students’ lessons, exams or homework is done on a computer or tablet. But some parents are questioning the value of in-class devices. Their top concerns are that too much screen time can hinder academic performance and shorten attention spans, while unfettered access to the internet brings its own risks. In my experience, however, the convers