NPR
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Los Angeles Unified School District implemented new limits on classroom screen time at the start of the 2026 school year. The policy restricts when and how often teachers can use digital devices for instruction. Some teachers reported the adjustment would require changes to their existing lesson plans.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5913745/screen-limits-begin-la-schools