It’s Time to Keep Phones Out of Classrooms

“As the CEO of Pinterest and a tech executive who has spent decades in the industry, I’m acutely aware of how algorithms are often designed to keep users’ eyes glued to their screens. As a parent, I see how the apps can be more addictive than additive, negatively impacting students’ ability to stay focused in and out of school.”

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