Childhood Unlocked: Recess Over Screens | Austin News

Lockhart ISD is launching “Childhood Unlocked” to slash screen time and amp up recess and free play, boosting outdoor activity by 50% for younger kids and capping device use in class for older students—aiming to revive handwriting skills, sharpen focus, and restore hands-on learning. Inspired by community feedback and a wellness book study, the district’s new playground gear and monitoring committee reflect a bold push to make tech a tool, not a replacement. Meanwhile, Hutto and Round Rock ISDs are also tightening tech rules—with Lockhart hoping its model will spark a regional shift toward smarter, more balanced education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc1d49a670228a7c