While strict cellphone policies are gaining support from teachers due to improved student engagement and classroom behavior, many parents worry about emergency contact and educational use.
Nationwide, 76% of teachers believe strict cell phone policies have improved overall student engagement, with New York teachers reporting over 50% improvement in engagement under these policies.
Parents opposing cell phone bans argue that they need to be able to reach their children in emergencies and express concerns about students missing out on educational uses for phones.
Idelis Quinones, a parent, expresses strong opposition to a cellphone ban, stating, 'I need to contact my children in case of emergency,' highlighting parental fears.
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