Sweden, once seen as a global leader in bringing laptops and tablets into classrooms, is now investing heavily in printed textbooks amid growing concerns that extensive screen use may be hurting children's learning and concentration.
At Bandhagen school in Stockholm, fourth-grade students read aloud from printed materials after spending part of the lesson reading books of their choice - a scene that reflects Sweden's broader shift back towards paper-based learning.
"When I read on devices, I usually get a headache," said Emilia, who is in her teens. "I can concentrate better when I read physical books."
