EdTech Standards Must Shift From Screen Time Limits To Instructional Value

By Alexandra Walsh · Hechinger Report · 2026-07-27

According to the Hechinger Report, the current backlash against classroom technology is justified but risks leaving students behind if it results in total bans. EdTech developers argue that instead of counting minutes, school leaders should demand tools that prioritize teacher-le

According to the Hechinger Report, the current backlash against classroom technology is justified but risks leaving students behind if it results in total bans. EdTech developers argue that instead of counting minutes, school leaders should demand tools that prioritize teacher-le