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Walk into almost any classroom today, and you’ll see it right away: Screens are everywhere—laptops, tablets, smartboards, learning platforms, and other adaptive tools. The rapid expansion of educational technology has transformed how students access information and how educators instruct.

But as EdTech becomes more embedded in the learning experience, a critical question is emerging: Is more technology actually helping students learn and grow in meaningful ways?

The signs of educator burnout can be subtle. They show up in small ways: a once-enthusiastic whether their growth has plateaued, or a talented staff member considering a different career path.

When parents think about before- and after-school programs, the first priority is often practical: Is my child safe? Are they supervised? Will someone make sure homework gets done?

As headlines continue to spotlight academic recovery gaps and student disengagement, Ronald Robinson is asking a different question: What if the most transformative hours of a child’s day happen outside the regular classroom?

The Expanded Learning Academy (ELA), founded in 2016 by Ronald Robinson, is an educational organization that specializes in fortifying enrichment for youth within the Pre-K to 12th grade, in after-school programs across the nation.