The Carroll ISD Board of Trustees, in partnership with the district, decided this past school year to de-emphasize the use of technology in the classroom, opting to shift to more traditional education methods. This shift is aimed at enhancing fundamental learning skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication.

The board believes that reducing a student’s screen time will help develop a stronger foundation in these areas. Several recent studies from reputable entities have suggested excessive screen time can negatively impact a student’s education, particularly in the early formative years. The American Academy of Pediatrics has released numerous such studies showing too much screen time could adversely impact attention span, cognitive development and social skills.

While technology will remain a resource on our campuses, curriculum selections, such as a recent adoption for our K-5 students developed by HMH, will be geared more toward the focus on teacher to student direct hands-on instruction.