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As tech use rises in education, this KY school district is focusing on handwriting, paper-based learning and ‘productive struggle’
By Li Cohen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 15, 2026
· 5 min read
What This Story Is AboutTrigg County Public Schools says it plans to take “a more intentional approach” to classroom learning amid the rise in educational tech tools. Why It MattersA report from Education Week earlier this year found that more than half of surveyed educators and education leaders...
Key takeaway Trigg County Public Schools says that it plans on “taking a more intentional approach to classroom technology” in the upcoming school year.
Why this matters in The Nashville
As Nashville 's own school district considers its approach to educational technology, the decision by Trigg County Public Schools in Kentucky to scale back screen time and emphasize handwriting and paper-based learning may offer a useful point of comparison. In Nashville, where schools have also been investing in digital tools, the question of how to balance technology use with traditional teaching methods is likely to resonate with parents and educators. The fact that more than half of surveyed educators and education leaders believe technology has a negative impact on students suggests that Nashville's schools may also need to reexamine their own technology use. By watching how Trigg County's new approach plays out, Nashville educators may gain valuable insights into how to use technology in a way that supports, rather than hinders, student learning. This could be particularly relevant in subjects like literacy and numeracy, where Nashville students have historically faced challenges.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? What This Story Is AboutTrigg County Public Schools says it plans to take “a more intentional approach” to classroom learning amid the rise in educational tech tools. Why It MattersA report from Education Week earlier this year found that more than half of surveyed educators and education leaders...
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