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Opinion: Screen Bans Can Be Education’s Dry January — Time for a Much-Needed Reset
The article compares screen bans in schools to Dry January, suggesting intentional tech breaks could reset education. States like Utah, Tennessee, and Iowa have implemented K-5 screen-time limits, while Virginia and Maine are exploring similar policies. The author argues overcorrection in education policy, such as screen bans, may be necessary to reevaluate technology's role in learning.
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