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U.S. spent $30 billion replacing textbooks with laptops and tablets, raising concerns about cognitive decline in students

U.S. spent $30 billion on school laptops and tablets — article content unavailable for full analysis

July 12, 2026, 7:56 AM ET In 2002, Maine introduced a program to allow students widespread access to technology in school. In 2002, Maine became the first state to implement a statewide laptop…

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