""I think what our study is useful in suggesting is, a lot of times, easy solutions seem like they might work really well," said E. Jason Baron, an assistant professor of economics at Duke University and one of the paper's authors. But "it's hard to move outcomes like test scores.""
"The average effect on test scores is 'consistently close to zero,' researchers said in a working paper. The study also found that cellphone bans do not have much of an effect on attendance, perceptions of online bullying or in-class engagement."
"Teachers noted that strict cellphone bans led to less phone usage during class. In surveys, they said they were happier in their jobs."
"The researchers surveyed teachers who said the share of students using phones in class dropped by roughly 80 percent - from 61 percent to..."
Most states have enacted cellphone bans in schools to improve academic performance and student focus. However, a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that these bans have minimal effect on test scores, attendance, or engagement. While unauthorized cellphone usage decreased significantly, the average impact on academic outcomes remained close to zero. Teachers reported increased job satisfaction due to reduced phone usage, but the study suggests that simple solutions may not effectively address complex educational challenges.
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