Abcarian: School kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you will thank us later
A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning environment and social interactions.
Virginia’s new cell phone-free classroom rules: What students and parents need to know
On July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 requiring cell phone-free education in all schools in the Commonwealth. In the executive order, the Virginia Department of Education is required to define what cell phone-free education means. Now, the guidance is available. This is what cell-phone free schools means for each age group:
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,
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.
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Community reacts to VDOE’s cell-phone free policy: ‘We want to make sure our kids are safe’
She said she wasn’t sure about a school cell phone ban, especially given the rise in violence in schools across the country. ...
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Richmond school holds conversation with students, parents on phone ban: 'It needs to be enforced strictly'
Counties across Virginia held viewing parties for the Department of Education's discussions regarding the state's recently ...
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'VA is in the bull's eye:' First Lady Suzanne Youngkin holds discussion on school cell phone policies
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Column: Los Angeles school kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you’ll thank us later
A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning ...