Screens present a dual reality for students, acting as both powerful learning tools and subtle distractions. While offering ...

Ask middle and high school STEM teachers what the biggest barrier is to students learning in their classes, and there’s a good chance the answer will be social media and online gaming. Teachers ranked ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The scale of the issue is significant. According to a 2023 report from Common Sense ...

Small steps to protect student learning time can have big payoffs.

It is that excting time when school is starting. Backpacks, folders, notebooks, and gymbags start coming into focus. For parents with children who have focusing and distractibility related concerns, ...

Across the United States, more schools are implementing policies restricting cellphones as concerns about digital distraction, mental health and academic performance rise. The scale of the issue is ...