Jared Cooney Horvath
Coverage of Jared Cooney Horvath in the Nexus archive.
- Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies
Schools across America, including McPherson Middle School in Kansas, are phasing out school-issued laptops after finding they caused distractions and failed to improve academic outcomes. Studies and reports indicate that widespread technology use in classrooms correlates with declining math and science scores, prompting schools to revert to traditional methods like pen-and-paper note-taking.
- America’s math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens—and AI could worsen the brain rot
A Brookings Institute study warns that generative AI use in education risks outweigh benefits, citing declines in critical thinking and cognitive skills. Over 80% of high school students use AI for schoolwork, while neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath links increased screen time to lower standardized test scores and off-task behavior.
- Why digital tests are helping keep Chromebooks in classrooms
Digital standardized testing is keeping Chromebooks in classrooms as educators prioritize preparing students for computer-based assessments despite some backlash against screen time. Examples include Los Angeles and Baltimore maintaining devices for third graders due to testing requirements, while critics argue assessment should not solely drive tech use in education.
- The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents
The U.S. spent over $30 billion to replace textbooks with laptops and tablets, but Gen Z is now scoring lower on standardized tests than previous generations. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath linked declining cognitive capabilities to increased screen time and unregulated technology access in education.
- The book fueling a movement against screens in schools
Jared Cooney Horvath's self-published book 'The Digital Delusion' is fueling a movement against screens in schools. The book was released in December 2025.
- Randi Weingarten backs crackdown on classroom technology, AI restrictions, and a tax on Big Tech
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, advocates for limiting classroom screen time, banning student-facing AI in elementary schools, and imposing a tax on major technology companies. She emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to AI in education, citing research on its potential harms while acknowledging its benefits when properly regulated.