U.S. Spent $30 Billion To Replace Textbooks With Laptops, And The Results Are Disastrous

The U.S. invested over $30 billion in equipping schools with laptops and tablets, but experts argue the results have been disappointing. Despite increased screen time, standardized test scores have declined, and cognitive capabilities may be weakened. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath suggests that unrestricted access to screens may undermine cognitive development and that educational tools should align with how the human brain learns.