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Alabama screentime commission makes 1st recommendations on best classroom practices

An Alabama state commission plans to recommended the state further define screen time and work toward “fostering digital literacy” as it develops best practices for screen use in public school classrooms. The Commission on Screen-Based Instruction, formed by Gov. Kay Ivey, is scheduled to send a final report to the…

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Alabama screentime commission makes 1st recommendations on best classroom practices

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