US Schools Retreat from Tech-First Policies as Student Performance Declines

Schools across the United States are beginning to reverse their long-standing "tech-first" classroom policies after evidence suggests that excessive screen time has negatively impacted student outcomes. For years, millions of dollars were allocated to provide every student with a laptop, a strategy that is now being systematically rolled back in many districts. Educational authorities have realized that the heavy integration of technology was not the "miracle solution" it was once marketed to be. This shift poses a significant challenge to major technology firms and EdTech providers that have historically relied on massive, recurring government contracts. Companies like Google (GOOGL), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT) may face reduced demand for hardware such as Chromebooks and iPads in the education sector. As schools return to more traditional learning methods, the multi-year experiment with digital-heavy classrooms appears to be coming to a close.