The NewsWorthy

Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?

September 26, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good? Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

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