GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A group of Gwinnett County parents is calling on school leaders to reduce screen time in classrooms, arguing students need more face-to-face interaction and traditional learning.
Each student is assigned a Chromebook for the school year, according to the district’s website. But some parents say technology has become too large a part of the school day, especially for younger children.
Erin Tucker, whose 5-year-old attends school in Gwinnett County, has gathered feedback through the group Schools Beyond Screens. She said more than 20 parents and teachers share concerns about time spent on school-issued devices…