Opinion: It’s not just about literacy. It’s a cognitive decline.

On November second, a heated debate erupted over America's literacy crisis, with critics like Kahloon pointing fingers at loosened academic standards post-No Child Left Behind Act and the overuse of technology in classrooms. While smartphones are a problem for teens, young elementary students are also heavily exposed to screens, often used as quick fixes. Research suggests that classroom tech and an overload of interactive learning apps may hinder focus and creativity. Education experts argue that better school funding, including improved ventilation, could enhance learning. Critics contend that the system's obsession with tech trends is hindering real learning, and that wonder and curiosity are the best tools for building strong readers and thinkers. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.