The "Opt-Out" Movement: Why Families are Returning to Pen and Paper
NBC News explores the growing national backlash against mandatory school laptops. Featured as a key expert, Emily Cherkin shares how her "opt-out" toolkit—downloaded over 3,000 times—is helping parents reclaim their children’s focus. From headaches to AI distractions, Emily explains why forcing a conversation with school districts is the first step toward a healthier, human-centered education.
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NBC News explores the growing national backlash against mandatory school laptops. Featured as a key expert, Emily Cherkin shares how her "opt-out" toolkit—downloaded over 3,000 times—is helping parents reclaim their children’s focus. From headaches to AI distractions, Emily explains why forcing a conversation with school districts is the first step toward a healthier, human-centered education.
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NBC News explores the growing national backlash against mandatory school laptops. Featured as a key expert, Emily Cherkin shares how her "opt-out" toolkit—downloaded over 3,000 times—is helping parents reclaim their children’s focus. From headaches to AI distractions, Emily explains why forcing a conversation with school districts is the first step toward a healthier, human-centered education.
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