We just wrote about Schools Beyond Screens, and now LAUSD has already made a major move. That was fast. (Parents: take the win!)

If your kid has basically lived on a school-issued Chromebook since 2020… that’s about to change. The district just passed new rules limiting screen time across all grades, especially for younger students.

No need to decode district PDFs, we broke everything down into a quick, easy-to-scan guide below, with the full details if you want to dive in.

Thursday May 7 • 9:45am

If you’ve ever driven past PS1 and wondered what actually goes on inside, this is a chance to see it in action. The school leans into a more progressive, project-based approach, with a big emphasis on social emotional growth alongside a challenging and engaging academic program.

In a moment when a lot of schools are rethinking how (and how much) tech shows up in the classroom, PS1’s approach centers on critical thinking, creativity, and real world engagement, not just screen-based learning.

They’re known for creating an environment where individuality is encouraged and kids are taught to think critically, ask questions, and engage with the world around them (not just memorize it).

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1225 Broadway, Santa Monica (Broadway & Euclid)

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