School districts in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan are reducing classroom technology use. Administrators cite excessive screen time, student distraction, and high maintenance costs for devices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schools are reintroducing textbooks and prioritizing pen-and-paper instruction. One Michigan district implemented a no-screens policy for elementary classrooms to address low literacy scores.
Several North Carolina counties are ending one-to-one device programs due to affordability concerns. These changes reflect an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of heavy technology integration in K-12 education.