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,
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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'It's different,' Franklin County students react to new cell phone policy
With the new cell phone policy, students spoke up about how they feel about it in Franklin County.
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Here are the eight new emoji coming to smartphones
Finally, an emoji to represent us all is coming soon: An exhausted face with bags under its eyes.It’s one of eight new emoji ...
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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 ...
The best screen protectors for the new Apple iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max phones
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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.
When is the best time to buy a new iPhone 16? We crunched the numbers.
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