For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, constant connectivity has been a rite of passage—opening the door to limitless information, but also near-constant distraction. Now, a growing number of states are betting that less screen time during the school day could pay off.
This academic year, Texas joined more than two dozen states in restricting cellphone use from bell to bell in public schools, an effort aimed at curbing social media distractions, improving focus, and reducing cyberbullying.
