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'Turned off and stored.' LAUSD reveals details on school cellphone ban to begin Feb. 18

LAUSD implements a strict cellphone ban to combat student screen addiction, ensuring a focus on learning.

Show the courage to keep cellphone ban in NYC schools

Chancellor Banks's reversal on cellphone ban in NYC schools prioritizes parent concerns over educational effectiveness and student discipline.

Schools across Canada are finding creative ways to curb students' itchy cellphone fingers | CBC News

Provinces in Canada are implementing cellphone restrictions in schools to improve focus and social interactions among students.

California orders schools to restrict cellphone use amid student distractions, anxiety

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to reduce student cellphone use to improve focus and mental health.

Cellphones Won't Be Banned In NYC Schools...Yet

NYC schools won't implement a cellphone ban this September as officials need more time to finalize details and consider parental input.

'We're Not There Yet,' Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cellphone Ban

City officials are not ready for a full school cellphone ban, focusing instead on ensuring parental involvement and resolving logistical challenges.

'Turned off and stored.' LAUSD reveals details on school cellphone ban to begin Feb. 18

LAUSD implements a strict cellphone ban to combat student screen addiction, ensuring a focus on learning.

Show the courage to keep cellphone ban in NYC schools

Chancellor Banks's reversal on cellphone ban in NYC schools prioritizes parent concerns over educational effectiveness and student discipline.

Schools across Canada are finding creative ways to curb students' itchy cellphone fingers | CBC News

Provinces in Canada are implementing cellphone restrictions in schools to improve focus and social interactions among students.

California orders schools to restrict cellphone use amid student distractions, anxiety

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to reduce student cellphone use to improve focus and mental health.

Cellphones Won't Be Banned In NYC Schools...Yet

NYC schools won't implement a cellphone ban this September as officials need more time to finalize details and consider parental input.

'We're Not There Yet,' Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cellphone Ban

City officials are not ready for a full school cellphone ban, focusing instead on ensuring parental involvement and resolving logistical challenges.
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#school-policy

Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

More CA Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Sneak Them into Class

Banning cellphones at Bullard High School has reduced bullying and increased student socialization, but enforcement of the ban poses significant challenges.

LAUSD, fed up with kids distracted by social media, to consider cellphone ban

A growing number of school systems are considering banning cellphones during school hours to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.

Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

More CA Schools Are Banning Smartphones, but Kids Sneak Them into Class

Banning cellphones at Bullard High School has reduced bullying and increased student socialization, but enforcement of the ban poses significant challenges.

LAUSD, fed up with kids distracted by social media, to consider cellphone ban

A growing number of school systems are considering banning cellphones during school hours to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.
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Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed | KQED

California schools to restrict cell phone use to improve students' academic and social skills.

Opinion: School kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you will thank us later

The Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing a smartphone ban to reduce distractions and stress in classrooms, prompting mixed reactions from parents and educators.

UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban

A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.

New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking | CBC News

The new cellphone ban in Ontario schools aims to reduce distractions, but enforcement concerns and effectiveness remain unaddressed.

How Indiana's school cell phone ban is playing out

Indiana's new law limits cell phone use in schools to improve focus and reduce distractions among students.

New Zealand's new PM Luxon touts ban on phones in schools DW 12/01/2023

New Zealand's new conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to ban cellphones in schools to tackle falling literacy rates.
The move to ban cellphones is part of Luxon's 100-day plan for his government's first few months in office.
Luxon praised a school he visited for implementing a no-phones policy and ensuring students have dedicated time for reading, writing, and math.

Takeaways From a CA School Where Cell Phones Are Not Allowed | KQED

California schools to restrict cell phone use to improve students' academic and social skills.

Opinion: School kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you will thank us later

The Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing a smartphone ban to reduce distractions and stress in classrooms, prompting mixed reactions from parents and educators.

UFT survey shows NYC public school teachers would likely support a school cellphone ban

A significant majority of NYC educators support a cellphone ban in schools, reflecting concerns about classroom disruption and student wellbeing.

New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking | CBC News

The new cellphone ban in Ontario schools aims to reduce distractions, but enforcement concerns and effectiveness remain unaddressed.

How Indiana's school cell phone ban is playing out

Indiana's new law limits cell phone use in schools to improve focus and reduce distractions among students.

New Zealand's new PM Luxon touts ban on phones in schools DW 12/01/2023

New Zealand's new conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to ban cellphones in schools to tackle falling literacy rates.
The move to ban cellphones is part of Luxon's 100-day plan for his government's first few months in office.
Luxon praised a school he visited for implementing a no-phones policy and ensuring students have dedicated time for reading, writing, and math.
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Indiana's cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones

The Indiana law restricting phones in schools has notably improved student focus and engagement, as illustrated by Jadon Howard's experience.

California schools are saying no phones. Students are finding ways around the bans.

Banning cellphones in schools increases socialization and reduces bullying but presents enforcement challenges and reveals issues of student device addiction.

Indiana's cellphone ban means less school drama. But students miss their headphones

The Indiana law restricting phones in schools has notably improved student focus and engagement, as illustrated by Jadon Howard's experience.

California schools are saying no phones. Students are finding ways around the bans.

Banning cellphones in schools increases socialization and reduces bullying but presents enforcement challenges and reveals issues of student device addiction.
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California passes school cellphone restrictions. But some students find workarounds

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and social interaction.

Los Angeles' school district banned cellphones outright. Should Berkeley follow suit?

The debate over cellphone use in schools involves balancing distractions and mental health benefits with potential communication needs and enforcement challenges.

California passes school cellphone restrictions. But some students find workarounds

California's Phone-Free Schools Act aims to limit smartphone use in schools to enhance student focus and social interaction.

Los Angeles' school district banned cellphones outright. Should Berkeley follow suit?

The debate over cellphone use in schools involves balancing distractions and mental health benefits with potential communication needs and enforcement challenges.
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Looming NYC school phone ban could force kids to store phones in $30 pouches paid for by taxpayers: report

A proposed cellphone ban in NYC schools may lead to students using $30 Yondr pouches to lock up devices, tackling distractions and privacy concerns.

Yes, Chancellor Banks: Ban phones in school ASAP

Chancellor David Banks considering ban on cellphone use in NYC schools starting September for better learning environment.

Looming NYC school phone ban could force kids to store phones in $30 pouches paid for by taxpayers: report

A proposed cellphone ban in NYC schools may lead to students using $30 Yondr pouches to lock up devices, tackling distractions and privacy concerns.

Yes, Chancellor Banks: Ban phones in school ASAP

Chancellor David Banks considering ban on cellphone use in NYC schools starting September for better learning environment.
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NYC could ring up cellphone ban for public schools in next few weeks

New York City public schools may implement a cellphone ban to protect students from technology harms.

LAUSD approves strict student cellphone ban. How to do it comes next

The Los Angeles school board plans to ban cellphones on campus to reduce distractions and cyberbullying, effective January 2025.

LA schools to consider banning student cellphone and social media use during school day

LAUSD considering banning cellphone use during school hours to address distractions and mental health concerns.
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