‘An immense difference:’ Boston schools make moves to keep kids off their phones
As Boston kids and their phones head back to school this year, a wave of new schools are taking a big step to keeps students' attention off their screens and refocus on learning.
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Instagram unveiled several new security features for teenage users aimed at combating bullying, sensitive content, and screen addiction.In June, Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act,
LAUSD will enforce a new cell phone ban during the school day starting in January.
Rebecca Holt, a sixth grade teacher in Bel Air, has noticed students hiding their cellphones behind their books or taking bathroom breaks just to use their phone. Once LAUSD implements the cellphone ban in 2025, she hopes teachers won’t have to be the cellphone police anymore.
Newark educators and families: Tell us what you think of your school’s cell phone policy
At George Washington Carver/Bruce Street School, a K-8 school that also serves as a school for the deaf, school leaders have introduced a new policy banning cell phones on school property. The school also requires parents to sign a written agreement if they want their child to have a phone in school.
Virginia’s New Cell Phone-Free Policy: What Local Schools Are Saying
The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on creating cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth on Monday, and you have until Sunday to provide feedback.
Do Not Disturb: Mobile Phone Ban Sweeps American Schools
An enduring debate surrounds cellphones in schools, but are states right to ban them? Experts tell Newsweek the pros and cons.
Is banning phones outright in school the best for our kids?
I have a 12-year-old who just started Junior High in the US (which covers grades 7 and 8), and her school has a phone-free campus policy. My other child is about to turn 9 and will be there soon. Both have expressed wanting a phone,
State of Texas: A Cell phone ban in Texas Schools
The idea of banning cellphones in Texas public schools received a big endorsement from the state’s top education leader. Will Dupree reports on the endorsement that came this week, which could help this idea become reality.
New Galaxy S25 Ultra Exclusive Teases Samsung’s Ambitious Plans
With an expected launch in January 2025, Samsung’s Galaxy S family will again set the smartphone tone for the first half of ...
The best screen protectors for the new Apple iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max phones
Zagg is a major name in the screen protector space, and for good reason. The brand makes durable screen protectors that not ...
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Governor Hochul urges action against student cell phone overuse
A recent NYSUT poll revealed that 80% of teachers believe these technologies hinder student learning. “We come in ready to ...
Colorado attorney general announces $50,000 grants so schools can cut student cell phone use
Colorado school districts will soon be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help their students reduce cell phone use ...
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Gov. Youngkin says he's excited about Virginia's new school cell phone rules. Jones asks what about guns?
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is excited about new guidelines that will ban public school students from using cell phones during the school day.
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SUNY New Paltz hit-and-run driver pleads guilty, was on cell phone during crash
The Ulster County District Attorney's office said a Gardiner man was high and on his phone when he struck and killed a SUNY ...
New cell phone policy already having impact, Gardner Edgerton superintendent says
De Soto School District approved an amendment to its cell phone policy while saying it is already having an impact on student ...
When is the best time to buy a new iPhone 16? We crunched the numbers.
There’s nothing so great about the new iPhone 16 models, which are available to buy starting Friday, that you need one. ( ...