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Torrington Schools Weigh Screen Time Limits

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Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 13, 2026
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Summary

Torrington’s school board is weighing a bold move: ditching the one-to-one Chromebook program to reduce screen time and refocus students on teachers—part of a growing trend across districts aiming to strike a balance between tech and traditional learning. While some support the idea, teachers and students fear it could hurt education, especially in tech-dependent subjects. The board chair admits the plan’s tricky to implement but vows to find a middle ground before finalizing the policy. 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/ee3741d213b006a0