Los Angeles school board restricts YouTube and sets screen time limits in schools
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
Los Angeles school board restricts YouTube and sets screen time limits in schools
4 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 29
The board eliminates digital devices for students through first grade and is the first major U.S. district to enact such measures.
The move follows a parent-led campaign, Schools Beyond Screens, sparked by concerns over inappropriate tech use, including AI-generated sexualized images and unsupervised access to games and social media.
This decision reflects a growing national pushback against classroom technology, with similar actions emerging in New York City and Utah, as parents, teachers, and lawmakers seek greater oversight of tech in education.
Will the screen-free movement create a new divide between tech-savvy and tech-illiterate students?
After a $30 billion tech spend, why are US schools now facing widespread 'Chromebook remorse'?
Experts warn AI causes a 'great unwiring' of student brains. How can schools prevent this cognitive debt?
Are we blaming technology for deeper failures within our education system?
When AI can provide any answer, how can schools teach the essential skill of critical thinking?