Screens, Attention, and Learning: A Classical School Perspective

Parents are noticing something is off, shorter attention spans, constant distraction, and learning that feels harder than it should.In this episode of the Lady K Podcast, Katy McKinney, Founder and Head of School at Lafayette Academy: A Classical School, explores how screens are shaping attention, learning, and childhood, and why classical education takes a more intentional approach.This conversation is not about fear or extremes. It’s about understanding what children actually need in order to think deeply, learn well, and grow with confidence. Katy explains how constant digital stimulation impacts focus and formation, and why limiting screens during the school day creates space for meaningful learning, real relationships, and sustained attention.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why attention is foundational to learningHow screens quietly reshape the classroom and the childWhat a classical school approach protects, and why that mattersHow families can think more clearly about technology and childhoodWhether you’re a parent concerned about focus, a family exploring classical education, or simply someone sensing that modern learning has gone off course, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a thoughtful path forward.For more information about Lafayette Academy, A Classical School please visit https://lafayetteacademy.org/For Referenced Resources from the LadyK Podcast Click Here for Download