Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich said she's willing to work with teachers unions on screen time issues. “We don’t want to immediately tune someone out just because of our perceptions about their organization,” said Melissa Peterson, lobbyist for the Iowa State Education Association. She welcomes Moms for Liberty to the table, “if they want to use their powers for good.”To the teachers union, Moms for Liberty CEO Tina Descovich said, “Welcome to the fight.”Descovich still thinks national teachers unions are “despicable,” but said she’s happy to work with state groups. The Kansas branch of the National Education Association opposed legislation prohibiting elementary students from using computers or tablets at all. Attacking ed tech allows Moms for Liberty to tap into a populist energy with broader appeal by directing criticism toward companies and devices.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2026 21:08 UTC