Tennessee educators push to limit screen time for elementary students

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – State leaders are limiting how much screen time students have in class, with a focus on kindergarten through fifth grade students.

The Professional Educators of Tennessee is having conversations with lawmakers about significantly decreasing screen time in class and returning to more traditional learning methods.

Margot Kern, a Knox County Schools parent, has pushed for less access to laptops and technology in the classroom. She said younger students, especially kindergarteners, don’t need full access to it…

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