The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time

The Philadelphia School District is rolling out a Flyers-branded app that’s supposed to get kids moving by following an avatar on a screen.

By: Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, Drexel University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 23, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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By Mary Jean Tecce DeCarlo, Drexel University

If you have a child in school right now, you may have heard them talk about needing a “brain break” while doing homework or studying for a test. Maybe they shake their bodies out, do some deep breathing exercises, or watch their favorite YouTube video of hamsters in a maze or a hydraulic press crushing various items.

To assist with these brain breaks, the School District of …

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