# Why is NSW cutting screentime in classrooms?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-09-14T21:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

Classrooms in NSW will be a little different for kids next year - they 're going old school, returning to pen and paper for learning The state government there has announced new guidelines that will limit the use of screens for coursework in public schools from Term 1 next year.

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