Bad news for an educator

In the midst of an article discussing research showing that too many distractions are an impediment to learning, MSNBC Reports:

A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation last year found third-graders through 12th-graders devoted, on average, nearly 6 1/2 hours per day to TV and videos, music, video games and computers.

6.5 hours per day, 7 days per week. More than 45 hours per week. Almost 2 days out of every 7.

That huge sucking sound you just heard? That was my hopes for a brighter future in my classrooms.

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