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Burke County Schools reports lower screen time and mixed implementation feedback after balanced‑instruction rollout
Summary
Burke County Schools staff told the board that an initiative to rebalance technology and traditional instruction produced measured reductions in ClassLink screen time for elementary and middle grades, strong survey support from parents and staff, but inconsistent implementation and requests for professional development.
At a special-call meeting, Burke County Schools staff presented results of its ‘balanced instruction’ initiative, reporting districtwide survey support but uneven classroom implementation and a need for more professional development.
District staff said they compared ClassLink usage during the school day for the week of Oct. 28, 2024, with Oct. 27, 2025, and found ‘‘a 17% reduction’’ in average ClassLink time for K–5 and a ‘‘13% reduction’’ for grades 6–8, while high-school usage rose about 3.97%. Staff cautioned that the ClassLink numbers reflect time spent in district apps only and do not capture time in external websites or apps.
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