
20 Popular School Trends in the 1980s
The typical 1980s school experience was defined by a mix of neon aesthetics, analog tools for organization, and the sudden emergence of portable electronics that forever changed how students interacted.

The typical 1980s school experience was defined by a mix of neon aesthetics, analog tools for organization, and the sudden emergence of portable electronics that forever changed how students interacted.

Here's a list of 20 fads that swept through schools but were banned by teachers for being distracting, disruptive, or unsafe.

Many childhood fads annoyed adults but became unforgettable parts of growing up.

From neon folders to digital pets, these unforgettable school supplies were staples of every '90s kid’s backpack.