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Sweden's $137M Revolt: Ditching iPads for Pencils in Every Classroom

Swedish kids' reading scores cratered after a decade of tablets. Now, $137 million buys real books and pencils, not apps.

Elena Vasquez 📅 Apr 03, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 0 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Sweden invests $137M in physical books after test scores dropped amid heavy screen use.
Phones banned nationwide; pencils and paper prioritized for early grades.
Tech stays for older students, but basics come first—echoing past edtech failures like 1980s Apple push.

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Originally reported by Hacker News