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A viral case against screens in schools is winning converts. Does the evidence hold up?

Wednesday, April 1, 2026Matt Barnum, ChalkbeatView original
In his book and Senate testimony, a neuroscientist offers a three-pronged case against screens and edtech in schools.Schools have been struggling for nearly a decade with stagnant or declining test scores. Some have blamed external factors like the pandemic or children’s screen use outside of school.