Dossier
DC-area classrooms
Coverage of DC-area classrooms in the Nexus archive.
- How ‘popcorn brain’ can create challenges in the classroom
The article discusses "popcorn brain," a term describing a scattered state of mind resulting from excessive screen time and constant notifications, which can challenge students returning to the classroom. Clinical psychologist Matt Edelstein suggests that parents should reestablish routines for meals and bedtime, limit device use, and model screen-free time by setting boundaries.