The Digital Delusion: Why Screens Are Failing Our Kids in School

Standardized test scores among American kids have been dropping for years, and one neuroscientist says classroom technology is a direct cause, not a coincidence. Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath is a neuroscientist and educator who has studied learning at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, and the University of Melbourne, and his latest book, "The Digital Delusion," has led him to testify before the U.S. Senate.In this conversation, Jared breaks down what happens in a child's brain when they learn from a screen versus paper or discussion, and why he believes EdTech is fundamentally mismatched with how kids actually learn. You'll hear his response to critics who call the screens-to-scores link "just correlation," what he says is really driving the spike in classroom ADHD-like behavior, and the one move that actually gets a school board to listen. He also shares where technology does have a legitimate place in education, so this isn't a call to ban devices altogether.Key insight: when kids are given free rein on YouTube, only 3% of their time goes to educational content. The other 97% is influencers, gaming videos, and content with zero learning value.Resources mentioned in this episode:Buy The Digital Delusion: https://info.bark.us/digital-delusionConnect with Jared on LinkedIn: https://info.bark.us/jared-horvath-liFollow Jared on Instagram: https://info.bark.us/jared-horvath-igSubscribe to Jared's Substack: https://info.bark.us/jared-horvath-substackThe Learning Blueprint: https://info.bark.us/jared-horvath-blueprintIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review wherever you're watching or listening; it only takes 30 seconds and helps other parents find us.Join the conversation in our Parenting in a Tech World Facebook community: https://info.bark.us/join-pitwCurious what your kid is actually doing on their school-issued device? Bark can help you see the full picture: https://www.bark.us