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Childhood Unlocked: Recess Over Screens | Austin News
Lockhart ISD is launching “Childhood Unlocked” to slash screen time and amp up recess and free play, boosting outdoor activity by 50% for younger kids and capping device use in class for older students—aiming to revive handwriting skills, sharpen focus, and restore hands-on learning. Inspired by community feedback and a wellness book study, the district’s new playground gear and monitoring committee reflect a bold push to make tech a tool, not a replacement. Meanwhile, Hutto and Round Rock ISDs are also tightening tech rules—with Lockhart hoping its model will spark a regional shift toward…
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