The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents

The U.S. spent over $30 billion to replace textbooks with laptops and tablets, but Gen Z is now scoring lower on standardized tests than previous generations. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath linked declining cognitive capabilities to increased screen time and unregulated technology access in education.