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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bedford’s superintendent is wary of new classroom screen-time laws

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Hi there, Bedford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bedford's superintendent is wary of new classroom screen-time laws

Also on today's calendar: Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Limiting screen time in class is harder than it looks, says state education task force (keenesentinel.com) — A New Hampshire task force is wrestling with how to curb classroom screen time while keeping technology useful for learning. Bedford Superintendent Michael Fournier warns against new laws that pile more enforcement burdens on teachers as the group drafts recommendations due in September.
   

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