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Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
['Kellie Cowan']
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The Brief Hillsborough County School Board members will meet again Tuesday to discuss a new policy aimed at reducing classroom screen time.
Older students will continue using devices, but district leaders say technology should be used purposefully and in moderation.
Hillsborough school screen time limitsThe backstory:One-to-one devices became a regular part of classroom instruction during the pandemic, but district leaders now say it is time to shift back to more traditional learning methods.
District leaders describe those years as a critical period for brain development, communication skills and vocabulary growth.
School board policy discussionsWhat's next:The district has already sent emails to parents explaining the changes planned for the upcoming school year.