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The second-largest school district in the country will scale back classroom screen use under a resolution the Los Angeles Board of Education has approved unanimously. The resolution requires the ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Los Angeles Unified is turning away from years of promoting classroom technology by placing restrictions on ...