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Board adopts resolution favoring pen‑and‑paper instruction and limited screen time
Summary
The Burke County Board unanimously passed a resolution encouraging pen‑and‑paper instruction for note taking, reading and assessments while calling for limited, responsible use of digital devices where pedagogically appropriate.
The Burke County Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution on June 16 encouraging the use of pen‑and‑paper instruction for activities such as note taking, reading comprehension, writing and assessments and urging “responsible and limited” use of digital devices for instruction.
The resolution, introduced by board members and discussed publicly, states that handwriting and paper materials can “minimize distractions” and support…
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