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Opinion: Georgia schools should cut the cord on smartphones in class

Maureen Downey

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

May 20, 2024

Dr. Michael Rich, founder of the Digital Wellness Lab, is cited, pointing out the powerful potential of phones as both tools and distractions.

We believe that by following the science, we can create an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.

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