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9 Tips on Managing Students鈥� Screen Time

By Catherine Gewertz & Gina Tomko 鈥� April 12, 2022 1 min read
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Education Week asked teachers and remote-learning experts for advice on ways to balance on-screen and off-screen time for students.

Catherine Gewertz
Senior Contributing Writer,  Education Week
Catherine Gewertz was a writer for Education Week who covered national news and features.
Gina Tomko
Art Director,  Education Week
Gina Tomko is the Art Director for Education Week and a Brand Ambassador, working to elevate visual journalism.
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A version of this article appeared in the April 13, 2022 edition of Education Week as Tips to Manage Screen Time

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