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Parents Push for Less Screen Time in Class | Milwaukee News
Madison parents are demanding a tech detox in classrooms, pushing to ban devices like Chromebooks until high school and keep elementary grades screen-free — even as new state laws already restrict cell phones. Fueled by research linking screen overload to developmental risks, they’re rallying behind a petition to reshape the district’s tech policy, citing alarming data: kindergarteners spend 9-15 minutes daily on screens despite zero recommended time, while middle schoolers log two hours — double the suggested 40 minutes. The district admits the gap but insists tech is essential for modern…
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