In the News: EdWeek Report Shows Teachers Want Limits on Student Screen Time

A new Education Week report on the 2026 State of Teaching finds that teacher morale has declined slightly over the past year, with student behavior cited as a major factor. According to the nationally representative survey of more than 5,800 teachers, 53% say reducing access to screens, phones, and devices would significantly improve student behavior and classroom management.

Sara Kloek, vice president of education and youth policy at the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), said the findings highlight educators' desire for tools that support active learning. She also cautioned policymakers against conflating general consumer technology use with education technology designed specifically for classroom engagement, as lawmakers in multiple states consider new restrictions on student screen time.