Parents Demand Screen Limits in Schools

Parents in the Shawnee Mission School District are sounding the alarm over kids’ screen time, sparking a heated debate about classroom tech use. A parent-led group found overwhelming support for blocking distracting apps, teaching digital citizenship, and banning devices for young learners — with 79% saying preschool through second grade shouldn’t have individual screens at all. Four in ten parents say they’re considering switching schools over tech overload. At a school board meeting, parents shared alarming stories — from kids with sore eyes to kindergartners getting iPads on day one — arguing tech shouldn’t replace teaching. In response, the district is rolling back iPad use: storing devices in carts, banning non-instructional use, and no routine take-home devices. While a state ban on personal devices takes effect, the district plans to handle its own tech policy — wisely acknowledging that just because tech is available doesn’t mean it should be used. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/3e2457986aa7ed43