Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma

How can schools respond to concerns about screen time while preserving the tools that help students learn? This panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Terrie Noland, brings together perspectives from education, research, advocacy and students to explore how schools can make thoughtful technology decisions that support learning and keep accessibility at the center. Topics include distinguishing purposeful instructional tools from platforms designed to keep users scrolling, keeping access at the center of device policies for students with reading difficulties and disabilities, asking better questions about technology and AI, and helping students navigate algorithms, online content and their own digital choices. For school and district leaders, educators and families looking for a thoughtful approach to classroom technology.