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Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn?

Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. As tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good.

Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn?

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Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn.

As tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good.

Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how technology is shaping education with Natasha Singer, a New York Times reporter and author of "Coding Kids:

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Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. As tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how technology is shaping education with Natasha Singer, a New York Times reporter and author of "Coding Kids:

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