School districts across multiple states are reversing laptop-and-screen-first technology policies, limiting classroom device use and re-centering paper-based instruction. A district in Kansas scaled back 1-to-1 laptop usage after administrators found students used school devices for off-task video, games, and teasing through accounts. The broader push reflects concerns that classroom technology has correlated with stagnant or worsening student outcomes, prompting K-12 districts and state lawmakers to consider tighter screen limits and cellphone restrictions during school hours. While the article focuses on K-12, higher-education institutions should expect spillover effects through teacher pipelines, education research agendas, and the demand for evidence-based instructional technology in pre-service and graduate education programs.