screen time limits
Coverage of screen time limits in the Nexus archive.
- Why school districts are limiting screen time for students
The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation’s second-largest, has imposed strict screen time limits for its 400,000 students. The policy reflects a growing backlash against technology in classrooms nationwide. William Brangham discussed the rules with Nick Melvoin, a member of the Los Angeles School Board.
- Gov. Hochul says she’s open to limiting screen time for younger students in NY schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul has expressed openness to limiting screen time for younger students in New York schools. Her school phone ban has received widespread praise, and she stated, 'My gut tells me that’s the way to go' regarding screen time limits.
- Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has become the first major school district to implement screen time limits for students. The policy was highlighted during a 2022 visit by then-superintendent Alberto Carvalho to a computer science class in Maywood, California.