Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
The Los Angeles Unified School District has passed a measure to regulate students' screen time during classroom assignments, citing concerns over its impact on health and development. The district will develop age-appropriate guidelines with input from educators, families, and public health experts.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a measure to limit students' screen time during classroom assignments. The decision was made due to concerns that excessive screen exposure is linked to various health issues, including obesity and depression. The district serves around half a million students and has relied heavily on digital learning since the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The new policy will require district staff to develop age-appropriate guidelines with input from educators, families, and public health experts. Existing school-level rules will remain in place until the new guidelines are established. The measure aims to strike a balance between instructional needs and concerns over excessive screen time.
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