News•Mar 10, 2026
IPads in Kindergarten, YouTube Videos at Snack Time: Parents Are Pushing Back on Screens in the Early Grades
Parents across the United States are confronting school districts that provide iPads and YouTube access to kindergarteners, often for entertainment rather than instruction. Surveys show 81% of elementary teachers report device use beginning in kindergarten, and many districts have maintained pandemic‑era tech practices. In response, parent groups have launched petitions and pressured boards, leading some districts, like Croton‑Harmon, to cut back on device distribution and limit non‑educational apps. Experts warn that unchecked screen time can impair social skills, attention spans, and overall child development.
