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- 1Wonkathon 2026 Asks Who Should Regulate School Technology▼Wonkathon 2026: What rules should govern the uses of digital technology in schools—and who should set them?
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute has launched Wonkathon 2026, posing a central question about education policy: what rules should govern the use of digital technology in schools, and which authorities—federal, state, or local—should set them. The education think tank is inviting policy thinkers to weigh in on how devices, apps, and digital learning tools should be regulated in classrooms.
- 2Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England●Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own a smartphone are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report. Discounted child fares on some services appear tied to digital ticketing via smartphone apps, leaving pupils without devices — often because of parental limits on screen time — to pay more. Commenters are debating whether this amounts to an unfair penalty on families who deliberately keep children off phones.
- 3Screen time hits child development as hard as poverty, study finds●Screen time affects children's development as much as poverty and premature birth, study finds
A new study concludes that screen time affects children's development to a similar degree as major risk factors such as poverty and premature birth. Researchers reportedly found heavy device use linked with slower developmental outcomes in young children, placing digital habits alongside well-established social and medical risks. The comparison is prompting renewed debate among parents and experts about how much screen use is acceptable for young children.
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Psychology Today has published a piece arguing that children need parents who 'look up' — a call for adults to lift their gaze away from screens and daily distraction and give children fuller attention. The article frames parental presence and attentive engagement as central to children's emotional development and behaviour, prompting discussion about smartphone use and distraction in modern family life.
- 5Indianapolis performer aims to make art fun again●In an online age, this Indy performer wants to 'make art fun again'
A performer in Indianapolis says they want to 'make art fun again', arguing that live, playful art experiences still matter in an era when so much culture is consumed through screens. The profile-style piece frames their work as a push to bring audiences back to in-person, interactive art and restore a sense of shared joy that the internet age has worn away.
- 6SoCal guide to college football sports bars●Ultimate SoCal college football sports bar guide: Where to watch your team
The Los Angeles Times has published a guide to sports bars across Southern California where fans can watch their college football teams. The roundup points viewers to venues catering to followers of specific schools, helping transplanted fans and locals find their team's games on screen during the college football season.
- 7Park Hill parents push for less classroom technology●Up North Dispatch: New Park Hill parent group advocates for less tech in classrooms
A newly formed parent group in the Park Hill school district is advocating for reduced use of technology in classrooms. The effort, reported by the Kansas City Star, adds to a wider national debate among parents and educators over how much screen time and digital learning belongs in schools.
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