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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
New York teachers union calls for ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restrictions in schools
The New York State teachers union, NYSUT, unanimously passed a resolution calling for “bell-to-bell” restrictions on ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Utah lawmakers expected to debate cell phone use in classrooms during 2025 general session
During their upcoming 2025 general session, Utah lawmakers may decide whether to ban cell phone use in public school ...
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 ...