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
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,
Wilson ISD implementing no cell phone policy at its high school
Beginning Sept. 30, one South Plains school will begin taking phones from its high school students at the beginning of the day to “ensure your child’s safety and…that they have no distractions from learning.
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 […]
Napa parents, teachers divided on a school cellphone ban Gov. Newsom just signed into law
Most schools in Napa County already have cellphone restriction policies, but not everyone feels the same way about them.
How a cellphone ban at one JCPS high school is already showing success
Fern Creek is the first Jefferson County Public School to implement such a policy, though it follows a national trend that recently gained traction at one local private school. "This is my 24 th year in education,
New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here’s what to know
Excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, depression and other mental health issues,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Rural schools limit student cell phone use
This is the second story in a two-part series. Gov. Kevin Stitt issued the Oklahoma Phone-Free School Challenge Sept. 11, by executive order. This challenge requests cell phone management ideas from students,
California’s new law requires schools to limit phone use
At least 15 states have added laws or policies focused on restricting the use of cellphones by students while they’re in school.
US authorities take steps to get students off their phones in school
US authorities take steps to get students off their phones in school Some American students are going to have to give up the idea of being able to use their smartphones and check their social networks in school.
Cell phone of man arrested for lewd acts in Frick Park reveals evidence of more victims, police say
After a 19-year-old man was arrested earlier this week for allegedly assaulting a woman and exposing himself to another in ...
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 ...
Indicted NYC mayor to FBI: I, uh, forgot my phone’s passcode
Thanks to this week's federal indictment (PDF) of Adams—the first for a sitting NYC mayor, and one that alleges bribery from Turkish sources—we now have the same story from the government's ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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, ...