TECHNOLOGYJun 27 · 02:15 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLECascade PBS Staff

Why school districts are limiting screen time for students

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest, has imposed strict screen time limits for its 400,000 students. The policy reflects a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed the rules with Nick Melvoin, a member of the Los Angeles School Board.

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