We continue to hear that children are struggling, and that there is a strong correlation between their struggles and screen time. I work daily with parents who are trying to manage and limit their kids’ screen time, only to have them go to school and spend much of the day glued to screens.

Ed Tech was introduced into schools without adequate research to support its efficacy. This leaves teachers and students in the position of being the test subjects, which is backwards. The consequences are concerning: less human engagement, diminished social skills, declining performance, fractured attention and the erosion of critical thinking.

Children are falling behind previous generations on many key measures of cognitive development.

Neuroscientist and educator, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, not only exposes the myths that led to the overwhelming emphasis on Ed Tech, but he lays out a clear path for parents and teachers who wish to redefine what a rich, child-centered learning environment might look like.

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