School shootings raise new concerns over cell phone bans
Recent school incidents, particularly this month’s school shooting in Georgia, are raising new concerns about cell phone bans. After the Apalachee High shooting, as well as the rash
California schools required to restrict cell phone usage in classrooms
School in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law.
Promising results in first month of cell phone ban at Hoover High School
Hoover High School started the school year with a new cell phone policy banning phones in the classroom. So far, it’s showing signs of success. Dr. Ian Roberts, the Superintendent of the Des Moines Public School District,
California schools must restrict student cell phone use on campus under law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation that directs school districts across the state of California to draft and implement policies that will limit students' use of cell phones during the school day.
Hart district school board discusses limited cell phone usage policy
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board discussed a possible policy to limit cell phone use across the district’s campuses on Wednesday night, just a couple of […]
California schools to be required to limit student cell phone use under new law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will require California schools to adopt policies limiting student's cell phone usage.
California schools required to restrict cellphone usage in classrooms
School districts, county offices of education and charter schools in California will now be required to limit or ban the usage of smartphones in schools under a new state law after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill on Monday.
Washington schools are banning student cellphone use. Teachers are cheering
Students are talking more to each other in class and solving math problems collaboratively, instead of plugging them into calculators on their phones.
Gov. Newsom signs bill restricting cell phone usage in schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed various bills Monday, including one that requires school districts, charter schools and county offices of education to adopt policies limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by 2026.
Gov. Newsom signs bill banning the use of cellphones during school hours
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill that restricts the use of smartphones on school campuses in California.
How a South Jersey school district is implementing a cell phone ban to ease classroom distractions
Superintendent Andrew Bell said the problems with cell phones had become untenable. Teachers were frustrated trying to ...
76% of teachers say strict cell phone bans boost student engagement: A closer look at classroom policies
Study.com shares insights from a survey of 1,000 educators surrounding the cell phone ban and its effects on student ...
NYC Correction officer busted for smuggling $15K in cigarettes and a cell phone into Rikers Island: cops
Kendell Felix, 37, is accused of accepting a $3,000 bribe from an outside person in order to sneak the illicit items into the ...
Cell phone battery causes fire in Capitol Hill
Lithium-ion batteries are the most popular rechargeable batteries, found in cell phones, laptops, e-bikes and electric ...
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FCPS reviewing VDOE cell phone guidance
Public Schools released a statement last week saying they are reviewing state guidance after Governor Glenn Youngkin issued ...
Florida sees possible Category 3 hurricane approaching. How to prep for potential phone or power outages
Tropical Storm Helene could be a Category 3 hurricane with 115-mph winds when it makes landfall Thursday. How to prepare for, ...
Internet, cell phone outages reported by Hargray customers across Georgia, including Savannah
Thousands of Hargray Communications customers reported Internet, cell phone outages on Monday, including many in Savannah and ...
US prosecutors give details on cell phone used in Trump assassination attempt
U.S. prosecutors investigating the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump say the suspect's cell phone ...