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The Attention Problem Technology is everywhere. It shapes how students learn, communicate, and spend their time. And there is growing evidence that the way this generation uses it is quietly working against them. The issue starts with attention. Students are spending hours cycling through short videos and social media feeds, content designed to deliver constant stimulation. Against that baseline, sitting with a chapter, working through a problem, and staying engaged in class

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