A significant investment of $30 billion by the U.S. in school technology, including laptops and tablets, has yielded unintended negative consequences. Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath testified to the U.S. Senate that Gen Z, despite unprecedented access to technology, is the first generation in modern history to score lower on standardized tests than their predecessors. Research suggests a correlation between increased screen time in schools and diminished cognitive capabilities, potentially impacting the generation's ability to address future complex challenges. AI
IMPACT Potential for a less cognitively capable workforce to struggle with complex future challenges, including those posed by AI.
RANK_REASON Article discusses research and expert opinion on the impact of technology in schools, rather than a direct release or policy change.
- Angus King
- Apple Inc.
- Fortune
- Gen Z
- iPhone
- Jared Cooney Horvath
- Maine
- Paul LePage
- Program for International Student Assessment
- Stanford University
- U.S.
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