# Tech in Classrooms Reconsidered

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:59:50+00:00
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## Resource

The push to give every student a laptop or tablet is hitting a wall as schools nationwide rethink their tech-heavy approaches. After years of massive investment, districts like LA Unified are pulling back, especially for younger learners, amid growing concerns about distraction, screen overload, and diminishing returns. Teachers report students glued to games and videos, while parents struggle to balance screen time at home. Fueled by public health warnings and rising repair costs, educators are now seeking balance—limiting device use, blocking distracting content, and even reintroducing pen and paper to foster focus and meaningful learning. The conversation has shifted from “more tech” to “better tech use.” Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eedc5cca796b9779

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