Less Tech, More Teaching: A Superintendent’s Bold Move (with Dr. Mike Swan)

In a world where screens have taken over classrooms, one superintendent decided to push pause. Dr. Mike Swan, leader of Burke County Public Schools, joins us to share how his district took a bold, low-tech approach to learning — and what happened next. From teachers rediscovering the joy of teaching to parents seeing calmer, more focused kids, Dr. Swan opens up about the wins, the backlash, and the lessons learned along the way. This conversation is a roadmap for every community wondering: What if we put education — not technology — back at the center of our schools? Burke County: A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING BALANCED INSTRUCTION THROUGH REDUCED SCREEN USE Tech-Safe Learning : Resources for parents to help engage with your school district Reach out to Dr. Mike Swan with questions at his email: mswan@burke.k12.nc.us