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Cindy Marie Jenkins is an internationally published writer and educator who shares research-based digital literacy for families through the arts and intentional communications.

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Oct 27 • 1 min read • Screens in Schools

Screentime in Schools

I have a series about student safety & software queued up for final edits, but we're taking a side quest to zoom out on screentime in schools. This is in large part to parents in my community ringing the bell that it's gotten out of hand, and an energized school board member ready to engage with us.

Here's the update on our school's coalition and links to more Starter Kits on these topics.

For now, let's share resources to understand our digital landscape.

The topic at hand today is simply the amount of time that schools use screens and how it interferes with our children's learning process. Links to AI in Schools Resources here. Software coming soon.

Recent articles

Student Opinion: Is there too much screen time in school?

March 17, 2026, NY Times: A Times survey of 350 teachers shows that technology has become ingrained in classrooms since the pandemic. Is that true for you? How do you feel about it?

​States are setting limits on screen time in schools​

May 1, 2026, NPR: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Etiam tincidunt at lorem.

Screens in Schools: What the New Screen-Time Debate Means for Educators

March 24, 2026, edSurge: As states introduce legislation limiting devices in schools, and pediatric researchers rethink how digital environments affect development, educators are confronting a difficult question: when does technology support learning, and when does it undermine it?

Mitchell’s vs the Machines

September 13, 2026, ReHumaning Our Lives: When real life feels like science fiction

Books

Many authors' websites show their preferences for where you buy their books, and whenever possible, I encourage you to use your local library, small bookstore, bookshop.org or the like. Authors tend to get more from the sale than if you use Amazon.

The Digital Delusion

Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning—and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose..

​Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World​

The second edition of Screenwise offers a refreshed, realistic, and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age.

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I watch YouTube so you don't have to.

Cindy Marie Jenkins is an internationally published writer and educator who shares research-based digital literacy for families through the arts and intentional communications.

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