New California law limits the use of cell phones in schools. Here’s what to know
Excessive smartphone use increases anxiety, depression and other mental health issues,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
NYC Schools Reverse Course on Cell-Phone Ban After Parents Balk
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks said “now is not the time” to ban cell phones in schools, citing concerns from parents who struggled to reach their children during a lockdown at two Upper West Side schools last month.
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.
What's behind the ban on cell phones in K-12 schools?
A growing list of states and schools are now banning or restricting cell phones. Johns Hopkins experts Carol Vidal and Annette Anderson explain the research and weigh in on the controversial policies.
As St. Paul district considers cellphone limits, some schools are putting them away
When students enter Josiah Hill’s classroom at Stillwater Area High School, they leave their cellphones in the pockets of a fabric caddy that hangs on the wall. In the last 15 years, Hill, who teaches the 10th and 12th grades,
WWeek: Looking at Portland Public Schools' proposed ban on student cell phones in class
Portland Public Schools is considering a new district-wide policy that would ban cell phones in classrooms. Grant High School is one of the first to try it as a pilot program. A district-wide ban could go into effect as early as next year,
Lawmakers decide schools should regulate phones
A survey has found that nearly all of South Dakota’s public school districts now have policies in place regarding when students can use personal phones during the class day. The School Administrators of South Dakota conducted the survey at the request of the Legislature’s Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Regulation
French-speaking Belgium Plans School Cell Phone Ban
Belgium's French-speaking region intends to ban mobile phones in schools starting next academic year to protect students from the negative effects of always being online, the region's leaders said Wednesday.
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It's parents who are anxious about smartphones, not their children
Smartphones have indeed created an "anxious generation", but it isn't young people, it is their parents, argues ...
Cell Phones Are An Educational Opportunity, Not A Problem
The question is how maximize the significant potential of handheld devices while addressing educator concerns. This is one of ...
'Dumb phones’ have no apps or internet. For the 'overwhelmed and overstimulated,' is low-tech the answer?
Sara Kuburic, an existential psychotherapist and author known on social media as “the Millennial Therapist,” told her 1.7 ...
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Which States Have Banned Cell Phones in Schools?
Virginia Governor Issues Executive Order on Cell Phones in Schools Although not a law, in July 2024, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 to “help bring cell phone-free ...
Samsung phones will unlock your door with a tap, or even hands-free
This is all possible thanks to the smart lock standard Aliro. Samsung smartphones will, from next year, be able to unlock ...
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Sturgis mayor: No cell phones during meeting Mayor claims open meetings violation, state law does not address issue
Sturgis Mayor Angela Wilkerson’s assertion, Monday, that council members’ cell phone use during a public meeting constitutes ...
Cell phones keep interrupting concerts. Kimmel Center policies aren’t helping.
But it’s not the audience’s fault, not entirely. The responsibility for cell phone peace also rests with the Philadelphia ...
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Safe & simple: Disposing of hazardous waste like old TVs or cell phones, batteries, paints
Huntsville residents might not be aware of hazardous waste in their homes. This includes things like old TVs or cell phones, ...