Parents Push for Less Screen Time in Class | Milwaukee News

Madison parents are demanding a tech detox in classrooms, pushing to ban devices like Chromebooks until high school and keep elementary grades screen-free — even as new state laws already restrict cell phones. Fueled by research linking screen overload to developmental risks, they’re rallying behind a petition to reshape the district’s tech policy, citing alarming data: kindergarteners spend 9-15 minutes daily on screens despite zero recommended time, while middle schoolers log two hours — double the suggested 40 minutes. The district admits the gap but insists tech is essential for modern learning, promising a revised plan by April 2027 to use devices purposefully, not pervasively. 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/68ff17b8cc28d786