School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest
The Lower Merion School District is facing backlash from parents over its mandatory technology use in classrooms. Parents are concerned about their children's attention and the impact of devices on learning. In response, the district is considering policy changes, including stricter cellphone rules and a potential ban on younger students bringing devices home.
- ▪Parents are protesting the school district's refusal to allow opt-outs from technology in the classroom.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the impact of devices on children's attention and learning mindsets.
- ▪A campaign called Pencils Over Pixels is advocating for an opt-out policy and stricter cellphone regulations.
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Education School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest (Photo by David GRAY / AFP via Getty Images) Spencer Lombardo Contributor May 22, 2026 5:01 PM ET May 22, 2026 5:01 PM ET Spencer Lombardo Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom.
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