Educators, parents, and policymakers are intensifying efforts to curb technology overuse in K-12 classrooms as concerns over distraction, academic impact, and student mental health rise alongside 1-to-1 computing and learning-management system dependence. Two new explainers and reported educator sentiment pieces focus on how schools are trying—and struggling—to find a middle ground: devices and AI are now woven into assignments, testing, and feedback loops, but many educators report that tech can undermine concentration, creativity, and deep learning. The coverage cites survey results from the EdWeek Research Center, including 29% of educators saying technology improves learning and 36% saying it hurts learning. It also highlights related concerns that students may struggle with AI-driven cheating and that overreliance can damage critical thinking. Schools are experimenting with mitigations such as “tech-free days,” while state legislatures consider or advance screen-time limits. Districts also face political pushback—one survey finding says 74% of educators believe their district has not reduced ed-tech investment despite parent concerns.