Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday promoted her push to restrict smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide. The launch of the effort follows the introduction of a legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s ...

Gov. Hochul’s proposal to limit cellphones at New York schools came as President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders related to immigration.

New York students may no longer have cellphones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed ban, but public schools will still need to ...

We strongly agree with Gov. Hochul’s goal to prevent students in grades K-12 from using smartphones in schools. “Every ...

Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being ...

The New York State Legislature absolutely should get on board with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to impose a statewide ban on K-12 students’ use of smartphones during the school day.

Hochul’s proposal leaves many specifics in the hands of school districts, giving local officials some degree of control over how the policy might operate in practice in New York City.

Governor Kathy Hochul's initiative to ban cell phone use by students during school hours is gaining traction among educators, but it is also raising co ...

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a ...

Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday advocated for restricting smartphone use in K-12 schools statewide, citing excessive cell phone use as a factor negatively impacting learning and children's mental ...

After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be on board with a new ban on cell phones in schools.

The statewide teachers union is celebrating Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed investments in education in the state budget.