Scientificamerican iconScientificamericanAug 28, 2026

The backlash against screens in schools is escalating

School districts are banning AI, states are limiting educational technology in classrooms, and Meta will set new "school mode" restrictions — here's what to know

The backlash against screens in schools is escalating

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