Teachers Demand Tech Balance and Planning Time

Teachers in Santa Barbara are sounding the alarm — over half want to cut back on classroom screen time, arguing that real student progress happens face-to-face, not through devices. While high schoolers see iPads as distractions, elementary teachers find them useful for small groups. Safety and overuse remain hot-button issues, with the district even suggesting YouTube blocks. But the bigger crisis? Seventy-one percent of teachers are working five unpaid hours a week — mostly on lesson prep — crushing their work-life balance. The union is demanding more planning time, smarter scheduling, and a seat at the table for educators at the school board meeting Tuesday night. 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/192d0565157b957d