Parents push back on classroom screen time in schools

Some parents and educators are questioning how much technology is being used in classrooms, saying students may be spending too much time on screens and too little time on traditional learning. The CBC News report says concerns include distraction, reduced attention, and privacy risks tied to school accounts and education apps. In Nova Scotia, parent and substitute teacher Kim Herrick said families are often not told enough about the platforms their children use, while some school systems are moving toward stricter controls on devices and AI. Education experts quoted in the story say a full return to notech classrooms is not the answer. Instead, they argue schools should use technology more selectively, with clear educational purpose, ageappropriate limits, and enough teacher training to balance learning goals with digital skills.