Los Angeles becomes first major US school district to limit classroom screen time

The school district, which serves about half a million students, is looking to reduce its reliance on devices after the pandemic.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a resolution to limit student screen time, reversing previous initiatives that promoted extensive classroom technology use. The policy aims to address concerns about the negative impacts of excessive screen exposure on students' health and development.

The Los Angeles Unified Board of Education has approved a resolution to limit student screen time across the district, including eliminating device use for the youngest learners and reviewing existing classroom technology contracts.

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board is considering a new policy to regulate student screen time, including the use of district-issued devices like Chromebooks and iPads, marking a significant shift in the district's approach to classroom technology.

Los Angeles' school board has passed a measure regulating students' screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be linked to a host of ailments including obesity and depression.

Los Angeles' school board has passed a measure regulating students' screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be linked to a host of ailments including obesity and depression.

The Los Angeles Unified School District approved a measure to reduce students’ use of laptops and tablets in classrooms and encourage more pen-and-paper assignments instead.

The Los Angeles Unified School District's board passed a resolution to curb students' classroom screen time for the upcoming school year, citing research linking excessive screen time to increased anxiety and depression.