Schools Beyond Screens
Coverage of Schools Beyond Screens in the Nexus archive.
- LAUSD's youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here's what parents need to know
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is implementing a screen-free policy for preschool through first grade starting in August, with exceptions for assessments, the Virtual Academy, and students with IEPs or 504 Plans. The policy, part of a nationwide trend, aims to reduce screen time during school and evenings, requiring off-screen homework and blocking YouTube and social media without teacher approval. The initiative was driven by parent-led advocacy group Schools Beyond Screens and supported by LAUSD officials.
- Classrooms lean into analog learning in the AI era
Parents, educators, and lawmakers are pushing to reduce classroom screen use due to concerns about attention and learning. Over 16 states have introduced bills to limit classroom technology, while schools like McPherson Middle School reported reduced suspensions after banning cellphones. The American Federation of Teachers advocates for AI and screen-time guardrails, but ed tech supporters argue for balanced use.