Is banning phones outright in school the best for our kids?
Social media has been studied at length and found to be bad for kids and teens. Anecdotally, kids can be emboldened by the relative disconnect behind a screen to bully others and themselves when it comes to self-worth, appearances, and more.
Schools have started to ban phones around the globe — but is that the solution?
Social media has been studied at length and found to be bad for kids and teens. Anecdotally, kids can be emboldened by the relative disconnect behind a screen to bully others and themselves when it comes to self-worth, appearances, and more.
‘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.
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.
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom.Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day,
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning.
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.
How to win the fight with kids over phone use
New research is a reminder of practical ways to help kids avoid dangers of using phones, expert Kara Alaimo says, adding it ...
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These Celebs All Have Really Strict Cell Phone Rules For Their Kids
From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the Beckhams, these parents are pretty strict when it comes to how their kids use their ...
Federal guidelines on cell phone use in schools expected soon
The U.S. Department of Education will release new guidelines on cell phone use in schools in October, as a growing number of ...
When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids
Parents who used screens more had children who used screens more, and this behavior could be hindering their kids’ language development, new research shows.
Here are the silliest Android phone features of all time
Sometimes, Android brands let their minds run a little too wild. Here are some of the silliest ideas they've come up with and ...
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Best phone deals in September 2024
Early fall savings bring about the best phone deals of September from outright discounts to trade-in offers. Whether you want ...
Kids caught bullying will lose cell phone privileges in N.J. school district
New rules say students will be banned from bringing phones to school for at least five days if they are caught harassing ...
Cellphones go dark during school day for more Michigan students, and it's dividing parents
Policy changes have been made across the board in some Michigan districts, from kindergarteners and their smartwatches to ...