10,000 Sign Petition to Cut Screen Time in Schools

A grassroots movement in Australia, initiated by the Heads Up Alliance, has garnered nearly 10,000 signatures on a petition to reduce screen time in classrooms. The group advocates for a return to traditional learning tools like pens, paper, and books, citing concerns about declining academic skills. Co-founder Dany Elachi noted that many high schools now require students to bring their own laptops.

• A petition to reduce screen time in Australian classrooms has gained nearly 10,000 signatures.
• The movement is led by the Heads Up Alliance, a group of concerned parents.
• The Heads Up Alliance has previously supported initiatives like limiting smartphone use in children and a ban on social media for under-16s.
• Many high schools now mandate students bring their own laptops to class.