Instead of trying to be entertainers, teachers should teach students to listen, respond to classmates' ideas and pay attention.

"Kids aren't phone zombies now," says teacher whose school banned smartphones.

The SAT, and soon the ACT, are changing to cater to students with short attention spans.

Is ADHD a medical disorder best treated with drugs?

Digital addiction is destroying kids' ability to pay attention, says Jon Haidt.

Internet-connected devices are distracting students -- not helping them learn.

How do teachers get the attention of easily distracted "digital natives?"

Schools are wasting time and money on ed-tech that doesn't improve learning and distracts students.

Young children are spending more time indoors looking at screens, less time in nature , writes Karen D'Souza on EdSource. “Outdoor...

Even elite colleges don't read very much and have trouble staying focused on books.

Students -- and teachers -- lost reasoning, memory and executive-function skills during the pandemic. Stress? Long Covid? Screens?

Smartphone detox is difficult, but worth it, writes Seth Lavin, principal of a Chicago middle school. After his school equipped...