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West Ada Schools Cut Screen Time | Boise News
West Ada School District is ditching screens during free time—no devices for K-8 students during recess, lunch, or hallway transitions, aiming for 90% screen-free instructional days in elementary and 80% in middle school. This isn’t tech abolition—it’s intentional use: devices only when they serve learning. New “LightSpeed Digital Insights” tool tracks app usage to measure engagement, with feedback from teachers, parents, and the community guiding policy tweaks by 2027-2028. The shift kicked off August 12th, signaling a bold push to rebalance digital tools with hands-on, human-centered…
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