Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Los Angeles Unified School District approved systematic classroom screen time limits by grade level, addressing health concerns linked to excessive technology use. The nation's second-largest district unanimously passed the measure Tuesday, joining a 2024 cellphone ban. Officials cite American Academy of Pediatrics research linking screen exposure to obesity, depression, anxiety, attention problems, and reduced academic performance among students.
Key Entities
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictScreen time regulationAmerican Academy of PediatricsNick MelvoinCellphone ban 2024