U.S. Schools Reconsider Technology Use Amid Concerns Over Student Performance
Several school districts across the United States are reevaluating their use of technology in classrooms due to concerns that excessive screen time may be detrimental to student learning outcomes. In Michigan, a school district banned screens for elementary students after observing low reading proficiency rates. Similarly, McPherson Middle School in Kansas has restricted the use of Google Chromebooks, initially provided for educational purposes, after finding that students were using them for non-educational activities. This shift comes as studies suggest that frequent in-class computer use correlates with lower performance in subjects like math and science. The trend reflects a broader movement among schools in states such as North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland to limit screen time and focus on traditional learning methods. 
