NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning
Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has announced it will implement limits on screen time in public school classrooms and push for students to take part in…
The New South Wales government has announced plans to impose strict limits on screen time in public school classrooms, with implementation set to commence in 2028. This decision comes in tandem with a push for daily "pen and paper" learning, as the state seeks to encourage more traditional methods of education. The move follows similar announcements from the Victorian government and suggestions from federal education minister Jason Clare, who has advocated for the potential need of a "digital detox" for students.
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