This major school district just voted to ditch screens and go back to pen and paper

Teachers say devices are hurting focus and driving classroom distractions.

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Los Angeles just became the first major school district to put limits on screen time at school. 

The resolution, which was brought by Nick Melvoin, a concerned parent, passed 6-0 with one recusal. Now, screens in schools will no longer be a free-for-all. The district will have to create policies around screen time based on both grade level and subject.

The resolution will also prohibit screens in first grade and below, bans screen time at recess for middle and elementary schoolers, and will restrict access to YouTube in class. Additionally, it will make clear to parents how they can go about opting out of using screens at school. 

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