73% of U.S. Teachers Back School Screen-Time Caps as 60% Want Less Device Use
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 16
73% of U.S. Teachers Back School Screen-Time Caps as 60% Want Less Device Use
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 16
Summary
A survey of 2,100 U.S. public-school teachers found 73% support setting a maximum amount of student screen time on school-issued devices during the school day.
Six in 10 teachers said students should spend less time on laptops and tablets, reflecting concerns that device use and related distractions have become too pervasive in classrooms.
Teachers also said cutting screen time is hard to execute: 54% reported at least part of their curriculum cannot be taught without devices, which are used for testing, textbooks and other core tasks.
Middle and high school teachers saw the biggest coordination challenge, with most saying a daily limit across multiple classes would be very or somewhat difficult.
The findings land as parent-led backlash grows and New York and Los Angeles — the two largest U.S. school districts — begin the school year with new limits on student screen time and AI.