Portland parents push for less screen time in schools
Portland Public Schools is considering new policies to limit student screen time. While the district previously banned phones, there are currently no formal restrictions on general screen usage.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Portland Public Schools is about to take a close look at limiting screen time for different grades. While a district phone ban was enacted last year, there is currently no policy in the state's largest school district for how much screen time students can have. "We are asking for a completely [...]
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