The Minutes Question: An Actionable Approach to Screen Time

You're getting pressure from every direction. Parents are raising concerns about how much time their children spend on devices. Board members want to see clear, communicated policies on technology and AI. Depending on your state, you’re juggling new legislation: new limits, new mandates, new carve-outs to track. And through all of it, you're still expected to raise achievement, document intervention, support every learner, and prove your technology investments are working—often with the same staff, the same calendar, and a tighter budget than last year.

Here's the good news: You don't have to settle the "screens are good or bad" debate to lead well on this. You just need a better question.

This actionable infographic gives you a practical framework for evaluating the technology already in your classrooms—grounded in the science of reading and research on how students actually learn. Instead of counting minutes, you'll learn to measure what those minutes produce.

Inside, you'll find:

• The six questions to ask before any tool earns its place in the instructional day

• A quick lower-value vs. higher-value reference for spotting the difference

• What families are really asking for—and how to respond with clarity

• The "impact per minute" standard that reframes the whole conversation

Print it. Share it with your leadership team. Bring it to your next board meeting.

Download the infographic and lead the conversation with confidence.