Tag: student learning

  • A School Ditched Laptops for Books. What Happened Next Surprised Everyone

    A School Ditched Laptops for Books. What Happened Next Surprised Everyone

    Technology was supposed to transform education for the better. Instead, a growing number of teachers say it has made students more distracted, less confident readers, and increasingly dependent on screens for even the simplest classroom tasks. Now, schools are beginning to reverse course. One Minnesota teacher’s decision to ban laptops and phones has delivered results…

  • History Teacher Goes Viral After Calling Modern Education A ‘Game’

    History Teacher Goes Viral After Calling Modern Education A ‘Game’

    A history teacher has gone viral after criticizing what he believes is happening inside modern classrooms, arguing that schools are replacing critical thinking with short-form entertainment designed to keep students constantly stimulated. Jonathan Buchwalter, who posts on TikTok as @jonstertruck, sparked a major debate online after claiming education has slowly shifted away from difficult reading,…

  • NYC Teachers Say Many Teens Can’t Read Analog Clocks After Cellphone Ban

    NYC Teachers Say Many Teens Can’t Read Analog Clocks After Cellphone Ban

    When New York State introduced a statewide cellphone ban in public schools, the policy was widely discussed as a necessary step to reduce distractions, limit social media use during class, and help students refocus on learning. Educators braced themselves for pushback, knowing that smartphones had become deeply embedded in students’ daily routines, social lives, and…